Jackson LewisยทEMPLOYMENT / LABOR

D.C. Cuts Universal Paid Leave Weeks and Weekly Benefit Cap Effective Oct. 1

Emergency D.C. legislation effective October 1, 2026 trims family leave from 12 to 6 weeks and medical leave to 10, cuts the weekly benefit cap to $1,100, and requires employers to post updated notices.

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Read the original firm alert โ†’ Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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