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Washington Paid Leave
What Employers Must Know

Sick + PFML

Know your obligations before an employee submits a leave request.

The rule.

Program Type
Sick + PFML
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Paid Sick Leave Mandate
1 hr per 40 hrs (no cap first year)
PFML / TDI Program
PFML — up to 18 weeks
Wage Replacement
90% up to 50% of SAWW, 50% above
Key Notes for Employers
WA PFML effective 2020. Employee + employer contributions. Generous benefit structure.

Last verified: June 2026.

What's in the Paid Leave Requirements workbook

What's in the workbook

Paid Leave — every state covered. Visible items show the chapters; locked items reveal the structural depth.

  • State Reference
  • Contribution Rates
  • Compliance Checklist
  • Monthly Updates
  • 🔒Program Setup
  • 🔒Pfml Program Setup
  • 🔒Ongoing Compliance
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