Washington State Paid Family Leave Act

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Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addressed the needs of caregivers
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:Washington_Employment_Security_Department
gptkbp:allows leave for family care
leave for personal medical reasons
leave for bonding with a new child
gptkbp:applies_to employees in Washington State
gptkbp:benefits Washington State employees
gptkbp:duration up to 12 weeks
gptkbp:effective_date January 1, 2020
gptkbp:eligibility minimum hours worked
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Washington_State_Legislature
gptkbp:excludes self-employed individuals unless opted in
gptkbp:has_been subject to legal challenges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Washington State Paid Family Leave Act
gptkbp:includes job protection during leave
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for intermittent leave
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for employee benefits in Washington State
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of family support initiatives in Washington State
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for supporting new parents
gptkbp:is_aimed_at reducing gender disparities in the workplace
gptkbp:is_applicable_to military family leave
birth, adoption, or foster care placement
gptkbp:is_associated_with improved employee retention
increased employee morale
gptkbp:is_available_for care of a seriously ill family member
gptkbp:is_available_in full-time and part-time employees
gptkbp:is_criticized_for complex application process
gptkbp:is_designed_to support working families
reduce financial stress during family leave
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by employee satisfaction
gptkbp:is_evaluated_for_its_impact_on economic productivity
gptkbp:is_funded_by insurance premiums
employee payroll contributions
state insurance program
gptkbp:is_influenced_by public opinion on family leave
gptkbp:is_linked_to reduced turnover rates
better child health outcomes
gptkbp:is_monitored_by state agencies
gptkbp:is_part_of state labor laws
Washington State's Family Leave Program
Washington State's economic policy
state's social safety net
gptkbp:is_part_of_a_broader_trend_towards family-friendly workplace policies
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a progressive policy measure
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by state lawmakers
gptkbp:is_similar_to gptkb:California_Paid_Family_Leave_Act
gptkbp:is_subject_to federal regulations
gptkbp:is_supported_by various advocacy groups
business organizations advocating for family leave.
gptkbp:model other states considering similar legislation
gptkbp:promotes work-life balance
gptkbp:provides paid family leave
gptkbp:requires notification to employer
gptkbp:was_a_response_to changing workforce demographics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Washington_State_Senate
gptkb:Jay_Robert_Inslee
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5