Washington employers are likely aware of Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Act ("PFMLA") and the recently passed amendments, but they may have some lingering questions. This post seeks to answer those questions to ensure employers are in compliance and remain in compliance when benefits begin...
Senate bill 5659 which seeks to provide benefits to parents under a family leave. The bill, which was passed by the Washington State Legislature, would grant benefits of up to $250 per week for five weeks following the b...
As Oregon employers prepare for the implementation of paid family leave, questions have arisen regarding remote workers residing out of state or employees working across state lines. This situation raises the question, “Where do employees perform their work?” Fortunately, the Oregon Employ...
Duration of time off depends on the reason for the leave Self-employed individuals can opt into the program The current weekly benefit amount is$1,115 Employers must submit to Washington D.C. every quarter Contact Washington D.C.for more information about the paid family leave program. Washingt...
All those lofty ideals, though, seem to have been forgotten in the realities of this recession, where plans to expand universal pre-K, paid family leave and subsidies for child care have gone the way of" state budget revenues. Even workfare, The Times reported this week, is being ...
The bill provides families maximum financial flexibility. The money can be used to cover paid leave, but it does not have to. If a family member needs or wants to return to work, the money can be used to help cover quality child care or other expenses. The proposal does not conflic...
The article focuses on the substantial amendments to the Washington state's Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) signed into law by Governor Christine Gregoire on March 15, 2006. The legislation entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 work weeks of leave per year for the arrival of a ...
The 65-year-old noted that he is term-limited as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and said he wants to spend more time with his family. Next:Gene Green, D-Texas 17/42 Credit Gene Green, D-Texas Rep. Gene Green, a Democrat from Texas who has served since 1993, announced he...
In 1783, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris between Great Britain and the U.S., Washington, believing he had done his duty, gave up his command of the army and returned to Mount Vernon, intent on resuming his life as a gentleman farmer and family man. However, in 1787, he was...
We booked and paid for a box lunch at the time of booking. The day before the trip City Cruises changed the pier. That update caused me to call the customer service to see if I would be able to buy a breakfast sandwich and coffee on the cruise and to confirm out box lunch would ...