PFML Rules Amended
Beginning October 2, 2026, employers must comply with amended regulations implementing Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. The amendments include:
- Clarification that for purposes of the 180-day tenure requirement for job reinstatement, the employee's most recent hire date controls (WAC 192-700-005, as amended);
- Various changes to penalty provisions for failure to file quarterly PFML reports and pay premiums on time (WAC 192-550-010, as amended); and
- A new rule permitting a waiver, under certain circumstances, of penalties for late filing of a report, nonpayment of premiums that are due with a report, penalties associated with voluntary plans, or filing of an incomplete report (WAC 192-550-041, as added).