Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement: Washington

In accordance with Washington's paid family and medical leave act (WPFMLA), eligible employees are entitled to a leave of absence due to their own serious health condition, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, bond with a new child or assist with obligations that arise when a family member is called into active military service. Employees may also be eligible to receive partial wage replacement benefits during the leave from the State of Washington Employment Security Department (Department or ESD).