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Paid leave makes
caregiving
bonding
healing
safety
support
possible

Paid Leave helps you be there when it matters. Because no matter who you are—a friend, a neighbor, a spouse or a family member—we all need time to take care of ourselves and the ones we love.

Sections
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For individuals

Paid Leave offers payments and job protections that make it possible to be there for life's important moments.
How Paid Leave works
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For employers

Employers play an important role to help employees learn about and access Paid Leave.
Support your workforce

For self-employed individuals

Self-employed individuals and independent contractors can opt in to Paid Leave.
How to opt in

For providers

Healthcare and social service providers certify leave and help patients and clients learn about Paid Leave.
Support your patients

Paid Leave at a glance

Paid Leave offers payments and job protections that make it possible to care for yourself or a family member.
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Medical Leave

To care for your own serious health condition.
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Bonding Leave

To bond with a child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
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Caring Leave

To care for a family member with a serious health condition.
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Safety Leave

To respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, for you or a family member.
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Military Family Leave

To support a family member called to active duty.

Need leave as soon as possible? Start here

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How it works

For the moments that matter.
Coverage

Paid Leave offers payments and job protections for some of life's most important moments. 

Learn more

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