Paid Leave Hub
State Programs
Navigating the complex and evolving landscape of state-mandated and voluntary programs can be challenging to ensure compliance.
Paid Leave Solutions
At Sun Life, our comprehensive paid leave solutions include:
- Private plan administration for state-mandated programs for compliance, ease of administration burdens, and vital support during critical life moments.
- Options for employers to offer further benefit access and equity across workforces with Family Leave Insurance to meet family health needs.
Recent news
- Read our latest Compliance News
- Read our latest Statutory & PFML Updates in our Quarterly Newsletter
- Read how Sun Life offers Family Leave Insurance in states that do not have mandated PFML programs
- View our Insights & Events page for recent articles, upcoming webinars and past recordings
Frequently asked questions:
Sun Life currently offers Fully Insured and/or Self-Insured private plan administration for Paid Family and Medical Leave or Statutory Disability in the following states:
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware (leaves begin 1/1/2026)
- Hawaii
- Maine (leaves begin 5/1/2026)
- Maryland (leaves begin 1/1/2028)
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (leaves begin 1/1/2026)
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- Washington
Learn more about how Sun Life can help you by visiting Paid Leave Solutions.
The following states and the District of Columbia have adopted either paid leave for employees or Paid Family and Medical Leave laws:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware (leaves begin 1/1/2026)
- Hawaii
- Maine (leaves begin 5/1/2026)
- Maryland (leaves begin 1/1/2028)
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota (leaves begin 1/1/2026)
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington
- Washington D.C.
For program highlights and information on recent updates, visit State Programs. This page is refreshed frequently.
Sun Life offers fully-insurance Family Leave Insurance in a growing number of states . Family Leave Insurance is available to offer equity and access for employees who may not work in a mandatory statutory state.
You can download the map or visit Sunlife.com/family for more information.
Disability Insurance
With Sun Life, disabled employees receive income protection and the vocational and clinical support to move forward with their lives.
Contact us
Sun Life is available to help answer your questions about private plan administration. Talk with your broker or client relationship executive today.
Content subject to change. This page is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. Employers are encouraged to consult employment law counsel for legal advice.
In all states except New York, group insurance policies are underwritten by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, MA). In New York, group insurance policies are underwritten by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, MI).
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