Delaware Code Title 19. Labor § 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.