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Advocacy


Published on Jan 11, 2019

Premiums have begun – Cities have unanswered PFML implementation questions

Contact: Logan Bahr, Brandon Anderson

Nearly all employers in Washington have begun collecting premiums and tracking data on employees in accordance with the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Yet there are many unanswered questions that remain as the Employment Security Department (ESD) continues their work on PFML rulemaking. ESD has developed a useful PFML website to assist employers and workers with the new law. Additionally, PFML questions, comments, and concerns can be directed to ESD by email, phone (833-717-2273), and their PFML question forum.

ESD continues to provide opportunities for stakeholders to comment and help shape the program rules. If you are interested in providing comment to ESD on proposed rules for the PFML program, please visit the PFML Rulemaking webpage.

AWC has also created PFML resource page to help cities quickly find basic PFML information.

PFML implementation timeline

  • April 30, 2019 – First premium payments and employee data report due to ESD
  • July 30, 2019 – Second premium payments and employee data report due to ESD
  • October 31, 2019 – Third premium payments and employee data report due to ESD
  • January 1, 2020 – Paid Family & Medical Leave benefits available to eligible employees
  • December 31, 2020 – Adjustment of premium rates and withholding cap
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