Delaware labor laws
The pay and leave rules Delaware employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: cooley.com, dol.gov.
ComingPay ranges in job ads
NoStatewide paid sick leave
YesState paid leave or disability program
$15.00Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Status: enacted (future) since September 26, 2027. Who's covered: 26+ employees.
pay range and general benefits description in internal and external postings; disclose before offer or on request
Employers may not ask applicants about their pay history.
Paid sick leave
Delaware has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Employers covered by federal contractor rules (Executive Order 13706) may still have to provide it.
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
State paid leave and disability insurance
- Delaware Paid Leave: employees contribute 0.4% of wages, employers 0.4%. Total 0.8% (medical 0.40%, family 0.08%, parental 0.32%); employer may deduct up to 50% from employees. Employers with 10-24 employees pay only the parental portion (0.32%); 9 or fewer employees exempt from parental/family (medical only if opted). Contributions began Jan 1, 2025; benefits Jan 1, 2026. Rate fixed through 2026; 2027 not found.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Delaware require salary ranges in job postings?
- A law has been enacted and takes effect September 26, 2027. pay range and general benefits description in internal and external postings; disclose before offer or on request
- Is paid sick leave required in Delaware?
- There is no statewide paid sick leave mandate.
- When is overtime due in Delaware?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.