Title 50A — Title 50A FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

The legislature finds that the demands of the workplace and of families need to be balanced to promote family stability and economic security. The legislature also finds that families across the state own and operate businesses. Workplace leave policies are desirable to accommoda…

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this title.(1)(a) "Casual labor" means work that:(i) Is performed infrequently and irregularly; and(ii) If performed for an employer, does not promote or advance the employer's customa…

(1) The department shall establish and administer the family and medical leave program and pay family and medical leave benefits as specified in this title. The department shall adopt government efficiencies to improve administration and reduce costs. These efficiencies shall inc…

(1) In the discharge of the duties imposed by this title, the appeal tribunal and any duly authorized representative of the commissioner shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify to official acts, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance…

(1) The commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee to review issues and topics of interest related to this title.(2) The committee is composed of ten members: (a) Four members representing employees' interests in paid family and medical leave, each of whom shall be appointe…

(1) The commissioner shall establish an ombuds office for family and medical leave within the department. The ombuds shall be appointed by the governor and report directly to the commissioner of the department. The ombuds is available to all employers and employees in the state.(…

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5292-S2.SL) ***(1) Beginning December 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, the department shall report to the legislature on the entire program, including:(a) Projected and actual program participation;(b) Premium rates;(c) Fund balances;(d) Benefits paid…

The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this title.[ 2019 c 13 s 33; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 s 85. Formerly RCW 50A.04.215.]

(1) The family and medical leave insurance account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from premiums imposed under this title must be deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of the family and medical lea…

The family and medical leave enforcement account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Any money in the family leave insurance account created in section 19, chapter 357, Laws of 2007 is transferred to the account created in this section. Any penalties and interest co…

Nothing in this title shall be construed to modify or affect any state or local law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, a…

This title does not create a continuing entitlement or contractual right. The legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal all or part of this title at any time, and a benefit or other right granted under this title exists subject to the legislature's power to amend or repea…

If any part of this title is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state or the eligibility of employers in this state for federal unemployment tax credits, the conflicting part of this title is…

(1) The provisions of chapter 49.78 RCW as they existed prior to January 1, 2020, apply to employee and employer conduct, acts, or omissions occurring on or before December 31, 2019, including but not limited to the enforcement provisions set forth in RCW 49.78.330 as they existe…

(1) The office of actuarial services is established within the department.(2) The head of the office must be qualified by education and experience in the field of actuarial science.[ 2022 c 233 s 5.]