"The Future of Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave: Updates and Employer Strategies," Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar

Davis Wright Tremaine hosted for a discussion addressing amendments to Washington State's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). This webinar explored the critical updates employers need to know as these changes take effect on January 1, 2026.

Key topics include:

• Expanded Job Restoration Rights: Learn how phased changes will broaden job restoration rights and impact businesses of all sizes.
• Leave Stacking: Understand how the amendments address leave stacking and aim to prevent employees from using FMLA and PFML leave entitlements separately.
• Health Benefits Continuation Changes: Review benefits continuation requirements and the new direct tie to PFML job restoration rights.
• Minimum Leave Duration: Discuss changes to the minimum claim increments.
• Layoff Considerations: Gain insight into implications for layoffs under the Washington mini-WARN Act.

This session provides practical guidance to help employers understand the changes and implications and ensure compliance. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for the complex challenges ahead.

Speakers:

• Christine Hawkins
  
• Gillian Murphy
  
• Angela Vogel