Stay updated with HR Dive’s free newsletter straight to your inbox. The topics covered include HR management, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusivity in hiring, national employment laws, and employee learning. SB 373 aimed to cover 80% of qualified employees’ weekly wages for up to eight weeks within a year. However, the veto by Governor Youngkin means that Virginia probably will not join neighboring Maryland and 13 other states in adopting mandatory state paid family leave laws by 2026. Quarrels about how to move forward on the issue persist, but the majority of employers plan to make changes to their paid leave programs in the next couple of years, per a 2023 WTW survey. Paid leave has proven advantageous for both workers and employers, with a 2022 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finding that it could reduce mortality rates.

If you need to contact the Employment Development Department about your paid family leave, don’t hesitate to visit eddcaller.com. They provide resources and information on how to get a hold of EDD, including phone numbers and the best times to call. Whether you’re looking to speak with a live person about your claim or need to understand the status of a payment, eddcaller.com can help guide you through the process.