National Paid Family Leave Debate Highlights Washington’s New Program
A leave of absence for a medical emergency, to care for a loved one or bonding with a new family member can be stressful financially. A new program in Washington state looks to ease that burden. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Confused? Your tite reads National Family Leave Act. Their is the Federal FMLA act. The state of Washington also has in place a Family Lea e Act. Which one are you referring to?
Andrew, the headline and story refers to how Washington’s new paid family and sick leave act is playing into the national debate over paid family leave. Current federal law provides job protection and 12 weeks of unpaid leave.