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SB360
SB360: Changes Eligibility Rules for Delaware Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:01 AM
In one sentence
This bill removes the rule that workers must be employed by an employer for at least 12 months to qualify for leave benefits.
What it does
- Removes the requirement that a worker must have been employed for at least 12 months by their current employer.
- Keeps the rule requiring workers to complete at least 1,250 hours of service in the previous 12-month period.
- Allows individuals who meet the hour requirements in less than one year to qualify for the program.
Who it affects
- Workers seeking leave under Delaware's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Limits and unknowns
- The official text does not state when this change will take effect.
- The bill status shows it was assigned to a committee as of June 30, 2026, so its final passage is uncertain based on the provided dates.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Covered individual
- A person who meets the specific rules to qualify for leave benefits, including working at least 1,250 hours in the previous year.
- Hours of service requirement
- The rule that a worker must have worked at least 1,250 hours with their employer during the previous 12-month period.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.