2019 Paid Family Leave
Starting in 2019, nearly all Washington employers will be required to:
The Washington Employment Security Department has provided the following resources to help our members:
- Collect premiums from employee paychecks and remit them to the Employment Security Department. (Withhold from first paycheck of 2019)
- Report employee wages, hours, and more to ESD (New report, first report in April 2019)
- Provide notice of this program to employees. (Provided by ESD before January 2020)
The Washington Employment Security Department has provided the following resources to help our members:
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Employer Toolkit
This is the best resource to get started with Paid Family and Medical Leave. It includes details about the program, premiums, reporting, and more. We are often asked for language to share with employees about this program, including employee handbook suggestions, and you can find that information in the toolkit. Download the Employer Toolkit on the Employer Page |
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Webinar Series
They have posted a recorded webinar to our website. This webinar is a program overview and is a good place to learn the basics of the program, as well as details about premiums and reporting. Future live webinars will be announced on their Events Page. Share the recorded webinar on the Employer Webinar Page |
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Newsletter
Important parts of our program are still in development and employers are encouraged to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with new developments. Sign up for the Newsletter |
Overview of SSB 5975 - Paid Family & Medical Leave
Courtesy of the Association of Washington Business
Courtesy of the Association of Washington Business
Paid Family & Medical Leave: Waiver Program Overview & Criteria
Courtesy of the Association of Washington Business
Courtesy of the Association of Washington Business
