The Universal Paid Leave Fund (UPLF) is used to fund paid family leave (PFL) benefits to eligible employees working in the District and to fund Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL) program administrative expenses. The PFL program provides up to 12 weeks of parental leave, 12 weeks of family leave, 12 weeks of medical leave, and two weeks of prenatal leave to eligible individuals. The UPLF is funded by a 0.75 percent payroll tax on District businesses. PFL makes the District a better place to live, work, and do business.

Summary of Services 

UPLF funds PFL benefits and program administrative costs, including Benefits, Tax, Information Technology, Operations, Appeals, and Customer Navigation Center staff; information technology systems development and operations and maintenance; memoranda of understanding with partner agencies; and contracts and grants.