Washington’s paid family and medical leave program will work like insurance. Workers and their employers will both pay a small premium with each paycheck, and then workers will receive a benefit from the state when they need family leave or extended med
Late on June 30, as lawmakers in Olympia rushed to finish their work in time for the end of a third special session, the House and Senate passed paid family and medical leave. All that’s left is a signature from the governor, and with it Washington
By Marilyn Watkins, Policy Director, Economic Opportunity Institute Women and families in the U.S. are facing so many challenges these days, it’s hard to know how to focus our energy. Women who have worked hard, paid taxes, and raised families in this c
For the first time in 10 years, a paid family and medical leave plan is ready for a vote in the full state House. After clearing the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday, House Bill 1116, sponsored by Rep. June Robinson, is ready for a vote on the f
Originally published in the South Seattle Emerald. For Edie, it was a serious infection that landed both her and her five-week-old baby back in the hospital. For Rhonda, it was a surgery that should have kept her off her feet for six weeks. For Gabriela,
Rep. June Robinson’s proposal is awaiting a vote in committee before it can move on to the full House floor. Robinson’s bill has received strong support from workers, business owners, health care experts, veteran and senior advocates, and wome
Originally published in The Everett Herald. For a decade Washington state has had a paid family leave law — but in name only. It technically allows workers to take up to five weeks off for the birth or adoption of a child and was supposed to provide a w
Today the Senate Commerce, Labor, and Sports Committee heard public testimony on two different paid leave bills. Senate Bill 5032 is supported by the Washington Work and Family Coalition and received strong support from people testifying in this afternoon
Today the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee heard public testimony on the Washington Work and Family Coalition’s proposal for paid family and medical leave in Washington. House Bill 1116, sponsored by Rep. June Robinson (D – Everet
The Washington Work and Family Coalition announced their policy proposal for paid family and medical leave. Under the proposed bills, Washington workers would be able to use extended paid leave for events like the birth of a child, a personal health emerg