D.C.’s Universal Paid Leave program offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for medical, family, parental, and prenatal needs, funded by a tax on participating businesses and nonprofits. While the program provides vital support to workers, challenges such as benefit caps, eligibility confusion, and administrative hurdles continue to spark debate among residents and advocates.

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