Friday, July 14, 2023
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 0.26 percent payroll tax on DC businesses. PFL makes DC a better place to live, work, and do business.