Key Updates to Washington’s Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Law
Event Details
Significant amendments to Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) statute took effect on January 1, 2026, and they will directly impact how employers administer PFML leave. Join us for a timely webinar that breaks down the key changes and what they mean for your organization.
We Will Cover:
- Expanded eligibility for job-protected leave, including new obligations that affect smaller employers.
- New employer notice requirements and compliance considerations.
- Updated rules regarding maintaining employee health insurance during PFML leave.
- When and how employers may limit leave stacking, including the significant notice requirements involved.
This session will provide practical guidance to help you understand the new requirements and prepare your policies and practices for compliance and will qualify for SHRM and HRCI credits.
Credits:
- CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in Human Resource Management (HR)
- CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resource Management (HR)
Meet the Speaker: Kelsey Papst, Partner at Summit Law Group
Kelsey Papst serves both private and public sector clients in all areas of employment law. She is skilled at analyzing complex issues and distilling them into straightforward terms and focuses on spotting issues that may have been overlooked.
Labor and Employment Law Compliance. Kelsey specializes in all aspects of employment laws, including the ADA, the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), family and medical leave, pregnancy and parental leave laws, paid sick and safe leave, and Title VII. She regularly advises HR professionals on difficult leave and accommodation issues, particularly the intersection between the ADA, workers’ compensation and the FMLA.