Employers begin payroll withholding in 2019. Paid family and medical leave is a new benefit for people who work in washington—and it's available now Find out if you qualify and apply to receive paid time off to care for yourself or a family member. Paid family and medical leave is a new benefit for washington workers, and lets you take up to 12 weeks of paid time off when you need it most Weekly claims are how you get paid once your leave begins If you used a paper application, file weekly claims by calling the customer care team
If you applied online, file your weekly claims by logging in to your paid leave account By law, submitted weekly claims must be processed within 14 days Washington paid family and medical leave is here for you Learn what to do before you apply and download the checklist. The benefit is also portable between jobs, so if you work more than one job or switch employers all the reportable hours you work in washington count toward eligibility. Find answers to your questions about technical issues applying, filing a claim, filing quarterly reports and more.
Learn more about how it works. Whether you're an individual applying for benefits or a business owner helping your employees understand the program, here's where you'll find the forms and documents you need.
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