Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits for Employees

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Getting to know PFML +

Start here to learn about Paid Family and Medical Leave and which type of leave might be right for you.

PFML overview and benefits  What type of paid leave should I apply for?  Types of Paid Family and Medical Leave 

Eligibility +

Find out if you're eligible to apply for Paid Family and Medical Leave.

Your eligibility for PFML  Calculate your benefits  Coverage for self-employed individuals 

What you need to apply +

Helpful information about the documents and other information you'll need to apply for paid leave.

What documents do you need to apply for paid leave?  Required documents, formatting, & how to submit them  Application checklist  How leave and other benefits can affect PFML  Avoid common issues that could delay your application or payment 

Applying for PFML +

If you know what type of leave you want to take and you've gathered the required information, you're ready to apply.

Apply for PFML  Adding multi-factor authentication  Application approval timeline  Check the status of your leave application  Benefit payment process  Taxes on PFML benefits 

Managing your leave +

Information to help you after you apply.

Check the status of your PFML payments  Update your email address  Updating information, reporting hours, or changing your leave   Appeal a decision about your application  Appeal timeline 

Information, forms, & other resources +

Find one-pagers, forms, and other materials you might need to learn more about paid leave.

FAQs for employees  One-pagers and toolkits to download  

Open PDF file, 1.33 MB, for Certification of your Serious Health Condition form (English, PDF 1.33 MB)

Open PDF file, 683.42 KB, for Certification of your Family Member's Serious Health Condition form (English, PDF 683.42 KB)

PFML videos  Report employer notification failure  Report benefits fraud