PDFWAC 357-31-480

Is parental leave in addition to any leave for sickness or temporary disability because of pregnancy and/or childbirth?

Consistent with RCW 50A.15.110, parental leave under Title 50A RCW and the family leave required by the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (Act Feb. 5, 1993, P.L. 103-3, 107 Stat. 6) must be in addition to any leave for sickness or temporary disability because of pregnancy or childbirth as provided in WAC 357-31-500.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.133 and 41.06.150. WSR 23-24-022, § 357-31-480, filed 11/28/23, effective 1/1/24. Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 08-07-062, § 357-31-480, filed 3/17/08, effective 4/18/08; WSR 07-17-124, § 357-31-480, filed 8/20/07, effective 9/20/07; WSR 07-11-094, § 357-31-480, filed 5/16/07, effective 7/1/07; WSR 05-08-140, § 357-31-480, filed 4/6/05, effective 7/1/05.]