Delaware (DE) Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Program

Overview:

Effective January 1, 2025, the State of Delaware (DE) is introducing a Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program. To fund the program, employers are required to collect tax contributions based on their Delaware employee count and the required types of leave coverage. In addition, employers can require employees to contribute up to 50% of the tax amount. BambooHR began collecting tax contributions for Delaware PFML on payrolls with a pay date after January 1, 2025. If applicable, the Delaware PFML taxes were added to your account.

What's Changing?

• Two tax types have been added to help you manage the tax contributions for Delaware (DE) PFML.
  • Employer
    • Tax Abbreviation: DE-PL-ER
    • Description: Delaware Paid Leave Insurance - Employer
    • Tax Type ID: 15205
  • Employee
    • Tax Abbreviation: DE-PL-EE
    • Description: Delaware Paid Leave Insurance - Employee
    • Tax Type ID: 15204

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