by Ina R. Silvergleid
Summary
This guide provides an in-depth review of Washington leave requirements. Washington requires covered employers to provide paid family and medical leave, family military leave, kin care leave, pregnancy disability leave, pregnancy leave and accommodation, adoption leave if the employer provides leave for the birth of a child, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation leave, domestic violence leave, jury duty leave, military leave and emergency responder leave. Employers that choose to provide vacation leave must follow certain state law requirements. In addition, employers should be aware of garden leave requirements related to noncompete agreements.
In this guide, learn about:
- Leaves of absence
- Family and medical leave
- Paid family leave
- Family military leave
- Kin care leave
- Pregnancy disability leave
- Pregnancy leave and accommodation
- Adoption leave
- Paid sick leave
- Workers’ compensation leave
- Domestic violence leave
- Discrimination protections and safety accommodations
- Employer notice requirements
- Jury duty leave
- Military leave
- Civil air patrol leave
- Emergency responder leave
- Garden leave
- Vacation leave
- Training
- Local requirements
- Seattle hotel workers victim leave
- Future developments
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About the author
Ina R. Silvergleid
Ina R. Silvergleid is the founder of A Bridge Forward, an organization that provides affordable legal representation and counseling to individuals who have a criminal history, as well as consultative services to social service agencies and other organizations who seek to minimize the barriers associated with having a criminal record in the area of employment.