Washington Paid Family Medical Leave: Significant Changes for 2026
Recent and significant amendments to Washington’s Paid Family Medical Leave law, RCW Ch. 50A (PFML), start taking effect January 1, 2026. The full pending PFML changes (as passed by the Washington Legislature) are available here. Key changes and takeaways are summarized below. Key Changes and Takeaways for Employers: Job protections expanded and accelerated – Effective January...