Washington
Below you will find any recent or upcoming changes to the family and medical leave and/or leave income replacement benefit law(s) within this state.
Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefits
What is the Update?
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
Update (01/05/26, effective 01/01/26): The WA PFML 2026 mandatory poster and optional paystub insert are now available. You will be able to find a link to download both within our “Notice Requirements” section below, and please ensure that you update your current posters as soon as possible. Further resources like the Employer’s Paid Leave Benefits Toolkit and the Employer Wage Reporting and Premiums Toolkit were also recently updated, and can be found at the same link below.
Handbook/Policy Updates
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Notice Requirements
The WA PFML poster must be displayed in the workplace. Find the current 2026 poster under “Download the mandatory poster,” as well as the optional paystub insert here.
Larkin Action
The Larkin Company will consider any law changes carefully, and update our internal resources and processes, as well as our employee leave information packets, if necessary.
Further Company Considerations
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