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Updated to reflect forthcoming law imposing liability for failure to engage in the interactive process.
This checklist may be used to update an employee handbook with 2026 developments.
Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments providing leave for military family needs, effective July 1, 2026.
Updated to reflect amendments to the Family Leave Law providing leave for military family needs, effective July 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 paid family and medical leave contributions and access to benefits, 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.
HR guidance on legal obligations related to employee pregnancy and maternity.