Is FMLA paid by the federal government?

Federal FMLA is strictly unpaid job-protected leave. However, several states (including CA, NY, NJ, WA, MA, CO, OR) mandate statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) offering 60% to 90% wage replacement up to statutory weekly caps.

Can I use accrued paid time off (PTO) or sick leave during FMLA?

Yes. Employees may elect, or employers may require, the substitution of accrued paid leave (vacation, PTO, sick leave) to cover some or all of the unpaid FMLA period.

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US FMLA & State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Calculator 2026

Calculate statutory job-protected leave entitlement under federal FMLA (up to 12 unpaid weeks) and estimated wage replacement benefits across major state Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) programs.

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Calculated Result

Total Estimated Paid Leave Benefit

$11,256

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Duration of Leave (Weeks)

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Total Estimated Paid Leave Benefit

$11,256

Weekly Wage Replacement Benefit

$938

Remaining FMLA Job Protection Balance

0 hours

Total Annual FMLA Protected Bank

480 hours

FMLA Hours Utilized for Leave

480 hours

Total Uncovered Wage Loss (Gap)

$5,544

Federal FMLA provides 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave for eligible employees (1,250 hours worked at an employer with 50+ employees). State PFML programs provide partial wage replacement funded via payroll deductions.

Official Statute: Family and Medical Leave Act (29 U.S.C. § 2601) & State Paid Family Leave Programs (NY, CA, WA, MA, NJ)Last Verified: 2026-09-04

Calculation Methodology

Federal FMLA Hours Entitlement = Standard Workweek Hours * 12 Weeks. State Weekly Benefit = min(State Maximum Weekly Cap, Average Weekly Wage * State Replacement Rate %). Total PFML Compensation = Weekly Benefit * Leave Duration Weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

To qualify for FMLA, you must have worked for a covered employer (50+ employees within 75 miles) for at least 12 months and completed at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period preceding the leave.

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