Preparing for Paid Leave

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

August 26, 2024

September is around the corner—it's next week! As the State begins to roll out its paid leave program, September 1 is an important date for employers to remember.

The Delaware LaborFirst portal opens and this is where employers can set up an account to enroll or request to use a private plan. If you find that you still have some questions about the new Delaware Paid Leave program—does my company qualify; what are the benefits of opting in; what types of paid leave are offered; etc.?—a recent episode of our Conversations with Kelly podcast provides many of these answers. Chris Counihan, director of the Division of Paid Leave at the Delaware Department of Labor, joined Kelly to delve into the details of the new program, which takes effect on January 1, 2026.

I highly recommend giving this 10-minute episode a listen. It's one of the most succinct explanations I've heard yet. Listen to the episode >

For more information on Delaware Paid Leave, visit DE.gov/paidleave. Questions can be emailed to PFML@delaware.gov or directed to the 24/7 call center at 302-761-8375.

News You Can Use

It's another busy week for economic data. Monday kicks off with durable goods orders for July, and Tuesday will reveal July's consumer confidence. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak on Wednesday and Thursday. Also on Thursday, we will see July data for initial jobless claims, advanced retail and wholesale inventories, and pending home sales. The week concludes on Friday with personal income and spending numbers for July and consumer sentiment for August.

American Woodmark headlines earnings calls on Tuesday. Wednesday calls and reports include Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works, Chewy, Footlocker, Nvidia, and Salesforce. While Thursday we will hear from American Eagle, Best Buy, Dollar General, Ulta Beauty, Gap, and Dell.

Michael J. Quaranta

President

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

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