What is Paid Leave?
Paid family and medical leave can include:
- Medical leave, which covers a worker’s own serious health condition.
- Parental leave, which covers bonding with a new child. Parental leave may also be referred to as maternity leave, paternity leave, or bonding leave.
- Caregiving leave, which covers caring for a loved one with a serious health condition.
- Deployment-related leave, which covers needs in connection with a loved one’s current or impending active-duty military service, such as making legal or financial arrangements, attending official military events, or being with a loved one home from service on a short-term leave.
- Safe leave, which covers needs when a worker or their loved one is a victim of sexual or domestic violence, such as seeking a restraining order or relocating to safety.
Where is Paid Leave Available?
Ten states have passed paid family leave and medical leave laws for freelancers.
State paid leave programs include: California, Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, D.C., Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Check with your state to determine if you’re covered under paid leave laws or how to opt-in.