FMLA: Washington
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: James G. Zissler, Littler
Summary
- Washington State has several laws that provide eligible employees with leaves for a variety of reasons. See Family and Medical Leave, Generally.
- The Washington Family Leave Act builds on the FMLA by providing additional benefits for women who are pregnant and covering registered domestic partners. See Washington Family Leave Act (FLA).
- Washington employers must provide eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave under Initiative 1433. See Paid Sick Leave.
- Localities including SeaTac, Seattle and Tacoma have requirements pertaining to paid sick leave. See Local Requirements.