2022 Delaware Code
Title 19 - Labor
Chapter 37. Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
§ 3717. Small business opt-in.

(a) A small business may opt-in to provide parental leave benefits to its employees who are covered individuals. The small business may opt-in by providing notice to the Department in a manner determined by the Department. After the small business opts-in, the small business must remain opted-in for a period of at least 3 years and may opt-out of coverage for parental leave benefits with 12 months' notice to its employees and the Department, to take effect not sooner than the end of the 3-year period.

(b) A small business may opt-in to provide medical leave benefits to its employees who are covered individuals. The small business may opt-in by providing notice to the Department in a manner determined by the Department. After the small business opts-in, the small business must remain opted-in for a period of at least 3 years and may opt-out of coverage for medical leave benefits with 12 months' notice to its employees and the Department, to take effect not sooner than the end of the 3-year period.

(c) A small business may opt-in to provide family caregiving leave benefits to its employees who are covered individuals. The small business may opt-in by providing notice to the Department in a manner determined by the Department. After the small business opts-in, the small business must remain opted-in for a period of at least 3 years and may opt-out of coverage for family caregiving leave benefits with 12 months' notice to its employees and the Department, to take effect not sooner than the end of the 3-year period.