HR Support on Pregnancy & Maternity Rights | Pregnant Worker Rights

Updated to reflect the implementation of the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, effective June 1, 2026.

Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments to the Family Leave Law providing leave for military family needs.

Updated to reflect paid family and medical leave access to benefits, effective May 1, 2026.

Updated to reflect final regulations implementing the forthcoming paid family and medical leave law, including clarifying when employer notice requirements begin.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed new laws involving employee microchips, domestic workers, wage-theft penalties and more.

Updated to reflect additional forthcoming amendments regarding construction employee eligibility requirements and health benefits under the paid family leave law.

Updated to reflect amended paid family and medical leave law rules regarding duration and reinstatement, effective January 1, 2026.

Updated to reflect paid family leave amendments regarding the benefit period, qualifying reasons and covered family members, effective January 1, 2026.

Updated to reflect amendments to the paid family and medical leave law and rules regarding small employer assistance, minimum claim duration, employer notices, reinstatement and health benefits, effective January 1, 2026.

Updated to reflect paid family and medical leave contributions and access to benefits, effective January 1, 2026.

Maternity and Pregnancy