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Delaware Paid Leave Goes Live, Reshaping Worker Benefits Statewide

January 4, 2026January 3, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program officially launched, marking a significant shift in how workers across the state can balance jobs, health needs, and family …

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Delaware Slashes Jobless Claims Backlog as Labor Reforms Gain Traction

January 4, 2026January 3, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Labor said it has made substantial progress in cutting the state’s unemployment claims backlog, citing operational reforms that reduced pending cases by more …