PDFWAC 357-31-480

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

Under RCW 49.78.390, 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: 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.]