Preparing for Washington State’s Sick Leave & Paid Family & Medical Leave

Washington is moving to the forefront of states establishing paid leave for employees. This session will discuss the latest developments in Washington’s sick leave law and paid medical and family leave, with a focus on what employers need to do to prepare to implement them. Learning Objectives: Understand the fundamental elements of the new Washington paid leave law, and how start preparing now. Learn how Washington sick leave law is structured, and key implementation issues. Learn how the Washington sick leave law compares to Oregon’s sick leave law, and considerations for creating a comprehensive sick leave policy.