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Which states have job-protected family and medical leave laws similar to FMLA?

A state-by-state look at leave laws beyond federal FMLA

Quick answer
 As of July 2026, 19 states plus the District of Columbia have laws similar to the federal FMLA that provide job- and benefit-protected leave for family and medical reasons. These are separate from — though sometimes overlapping with — the states that offer paid wage replacement benefits. Requirements for eligible employees and covered employers vary significantly by state, and some of these laws also provide wage replacement.

Who this applies to / Prerequisites

  • Employers and employees in a state with a job-protected family/medical leave law.

Key facts

  1. Federal FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons, typically 12 workweeks in a 12-month period, and allows continued group health insurance during leave.
  2. All laws covered in the related articles below provide job and benefit protection to eligible employees of covered employers, though the specific leave reasons, tenure requirements, and leave length vary by state.
  3. Some states have separate accommodation laws for disability or pregnancy-related conditions that allow an undue hardship analysis and don't automatically provide leave — these are not included in this set of articles, though Tilt does manage leave as an accommodation under the federal ADA and PWFA.
  4. Several states, cities, counties, and municipalities also have laws requiring leave for domestic violence, military duty, victim/witness duty, voting, jury duty, school visitation, or organ/bone marrow donation — these are also separate and not included here.

What if it doesn't work

  • I need details for a specific state's job-protected leave law: See the related articles below, grouped alphabetically by state.
  • I need information on paid leave benefits instead of job protection: See the related article on state paid leave laws.
  • If none of these apply, contact your Leave Success Manager (employees) or Customer Success Manager (HR teams).

Limits and exceptions

  • This overview reflects state laws as of July 2026; requirements and coverage may change over time.
  • Disability/pregnancy accommodation laws and single-purpose leave laws (domestic violence, jury duty, etc.) are not included in this set of articles.

Related questions

  • Which job-protected leave laws apply in CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, and IL?
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