PFML Benefits Estimator

Fact Check: PFML Benefits Estimator

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Verified May 26, 2026How we fact-check

Summary

We checked modeled 2026 PFML constants, leave-duration caps, replacement formulas, and public methodology claims against the finalized paid-family-and-medical-leave-laws-by-state research and primary agency sources linked there. Unit tests cover California, Washington, and New York sample calculations plus caps and the NY own-medical block.

Verification result: claims are verified for publication with explicit approximation flags where SAWW or low-earnings thresholds are reverse-derived from research-stated bands and weekly maxima. The tool does not claim to be an official agency calculator.

Scope

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Formulas

10 claims

California 70–90% replacement with $1,765 max; SDI 52w / PFL 8w

Source (primary)
research CA sectionEDD rates page
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May 26, 2026
Notes

Test: $1,200/week bonding → $840 × 8 = $6,720 (70% band).

New York 67% / $1,228.53 max / 12 weeks family; own medical not PFL

Source (primary)
paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/2026research
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May 26, 2026
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Test: $1,500/week × 12 → $1,005 × 12 = $12,060. Own medical blocked with DBL note.

Washington 90%/50% sliding; $1,647 max; 12 weeks type

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researchpaidleave.wa.gov
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May 26, 2026
Notes

Test: $1,500/week → $1,116 weekly; ×12 = $13,392.

FMLA runs concurrently with PFML when both apply

Source (primary)
DOL Opinion Letter FMLA2025-01-A
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May 26, 2026

PFML usually follows work location, not HQ

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research multi-state sectionRCW 50A.10.025
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May 26, 2026

Sources

10 unique sources cited across the report — click to audit any claim directly against its evidence.

  1. 1.Research: Paid family and medical leave laws by state
  2. 2.methodology table
  3. 3.research CA section
  4. 4.EDD rates page
  5. 5.paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/2026
  6. 6.research
  7. 7.paidleave.wa.gov
  8. 8.DOL Opinion Letter FMLA2025-01-A
  9. 9.research multi-state section
  10. 10.RCW 50A.10.025

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