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Significant Changes Are Coming to Washington's Paid Family Medical Leave Program in 2026

Employers should take note, amendments to Washington state's Paid Family and Medical Leave law (PFML) included in HB 1213 significantly broaden job restoration rights, attempt to address leave stacking issues, alter benefits...more

Washington Employment Law Mid-Year Update for 2025

Several key bills passed during the recent Washington legislative session that will significantly impact Washington employers...more

[Webinar] Washington and Oregon Leave Programs - June 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Many employers and employees remain confused by the intricacies of Oregon and Washington state’s leave programs. In this webinar, our speakers will provide an overview of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)...more

What Employers Should Know About Washington's Paid Family Medical Leave Program in 2022

Many employers and employees remain perplexed by the complexities of Washington's Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program. While there are some similarities to other leave entitlements, such as the federal Family Medical...more

[Webinar] Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave: Roundtable Series - August 18th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Please join us for the first virtual installment of our Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) roundtable series. This program will feature a presentation followed by a moderated discussion with attendees and DWT...more

Washington PFML Alert – Employers Must Provide Required Notification Form to Employees Taking Leave

Under Washington’s new Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) law, eligible employees are entitled to paid leave for their own serious health condition or for certain family care or military exigency reasons. ...more

Washington PFML Alert - Required Notice and Online Benefits Calculator

Under Washington’s new Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) law, eligible employees will be entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid leave for their own serious health condition (medical leave) or for family care (family leave), up to...more

[Webinar] Preparing for 2020: Update on Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave - September 18th, 10:00 am PT

Please join us for a webinar covering the latest updates to Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This webinar will provide an overview of the recent amendments, up-to-the minute information on...more

Paid Family Medical Leave Amendments and Draft Rules Highlight Supplemental Benefit Options for Employers

In April 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1399, which amended the Washington Paid Family Medical Leave Program (PFML). ...more

Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave: Should You Apply for a Voluntary Plan?

Under Washington’s upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) insurance program, eligible employees will be entitled to paid family and medical leave, as detailed in our previous advisory....more

UPDATED: Seattle Proposes Revisions to Its Paid Sick and Safe Time Rules: Some Are Controversial

UPDATE: The Seattle Office of Labor Standards published its final Paid Sick and Safe Time rules. The rule defining the rate of pay for paid sick leave has been modified and reopened for public comment. As originally proposed,...more

Washington Paid Family Leave Is Coming in 2019: Employers Should Start Preparing

Under Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law, eligible employees will be entitled to paid leave up to 12 weeks for their own serious health condition (medical leave) or for family care (family leave), up to...more

Get Ready for June 7, 2018: New Washington Laws Address the #MeToo Movement

Washington State recently passed several employment-related laws that take effect on June 7, 2018. These laws: - Void nondisclosure agreements that prevent employees from disclosing workplace sexual harassment; -...more

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