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Paid Family and Medical Leave

December 11, 2025
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Paid Leave rulemaking

Notice of adopted rules for Paid Family and Medical Leave

On December 5, 2025, the department filed a CR-103 and adopted rules for Paid Family and Medical Leave to implement portions of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1213 regarding benefit eligibility requirements, employer sizing, small business grants, employment restoration rights, notices, and continuation of health benefits. The adopted rules include an update regarding Substitute Senate Bill 5191 related to dockworkers and a procedural rule regarding filing petitions for review.

The rules will be effective January 1, 2026. The adopted rules and supporting documentation can be found on the program’s rulemaking page. [ [link removed] ]

Appeal procedures are found in RCW 34.05.330. This communication constitutes the post-adoption notice required by RCW 34.05.362. For more information, contact us at [email protected].





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