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.
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Thirteen jurisdictions pay PFML benefits in 2026
scope string, FAQ, methodology table, jurisdictions array length
CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, ME, MA, MN, NJ, NY, OR, RI, WA.
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Maryland and Virginia are enacted but not yet paying
disclaimer, methodology, FAQ
MD benefits no later than Jan 3, 2028; VA Dec 1, 2028.
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California 70–90% replacement with $1,765 max; SDI 52w / PFL 8w
california row; tests; methodology
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
new-york row; FAQ; tests
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
washington row; tests
Test: $1,500/week → $1,116 weekly; ×12 = $13,392.
New Jersey 85% / $1,119; TDI 26w / FLI 12w
Delaware 80% even-dollar round / $900; parental 12 / medical+care 6
Minnesota 90/66/55 tiered; max = SAWW $1,423; 12/12 with 20 combined
Oregon 100%/50% with 65% SAWW band; SAWW $1,363.80; max $1,636.56
Connecticut 95%/60% with min wage $16.94; max $1,016.40
FMLA runs concurrently with PFML when both apply
result card; FAQ; methodology
PFML usually follows work location, not HQ
widget select hint; FAQ
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