Delaware has implemented the Healthy Delaware Families Act (HDFA) for paid family and medical leave, along with paid sick leave requirements.

Paid Sick Leave

Yes — Delaware Healthy Families Act

Paid Family Leave

Yes — Healthy Delaware Families Act (HDFA)

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

Program Federal FMLA
Duration Up to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
Eligibility FMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

Delaware does not have a state-level family leave law beyond HDFA.

Jury Duty Leave

Program Delaware Code Title 10, Section 4516
Paid? No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

Program Delaware Code Title 15, Section 4902
Paid? Yes — up to 2 hours of paid time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to up to 2 hours of paid time off.

School Activity Leave

Program Delaware Code Title 19, Section 716
Duration Up to 8 hours per year per child.
Eligibility Parents of children enrolled in K-12.
Paid? Unpaid, but employees may use accrued leave.

Leave is for attending school activities, emergencies, or meetings.

Domestic Violence Leave

Program Delaware Code Title 19, Section 712
Duration Reasonable time off for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Eligibility All employees who are victims.
Paid? Unpaid, but employees may use accrued paid leave.

Leave can be used for medical care, legal proceedings, counseling, safety planning, or relocation.

Military Leave

Program Delaware Code Title 20, Section 503

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited sources for current law before making employment decisions.