Your paid leave, your family

Governor Gary Locke signed the Family Care bill into law on March 29, 2002. Employees in Washington state are entitled to use sick leave or other paid time off to care for an ill spouse, child under 18, disabled child over age 18, parent, parent-in-law, or grandparent. Washington's Family Leave Coalition worked hard for the bill's passage.

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Testimony

John Burbank, Executive Director, Economic Opportunity Institute.

Marilyn Watkins, Policy Director, Economic Opportunity Institute.

Legislation

2002

Allowing sick leave to care for family members.

House Bill 2364 »

Senate Bill 6426 »

Your Rights

FAQ: the Family Care Act »