Published on Oct 21, 2019

Coming soon: Paid Family Medical Leave benefits begin January 1

Contact: Candice Bock, Brandon Anderson

In 2019, Washington employers began paying premiums for the new paid family and medical leave law. Beginning in January of 2020, benefits will be available to employees, making Washington the fifth state in the nation to offer paid family and medical leave to workers.

register-icon-75AWC Paid Family and Medical Leave webinar

November 20 | Register now
With the new law comes new and complex requirements for employers. AWC will be hosting a second webinar for human resource directors, labor relations, fiscal, and management staff to:

  • Explore the details of the paid family and medical leave law;
  • Dive deep into the new requirements for employers; and
  • Discuss practical considerations and options for modifying existing policies to comply with the new law.
  • HR & labor relations
  • Advocacy
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