Washington paid family and medical leave premium rate to rise to 1.2% of gross wages in January 2027
Key points
- The premium rate is scheduled to rise to 1.2% of gross wages in January 2027
- The initial rate in 2019 was 0.4%
- Workers and employers share the premium; possible legislative proposals to lift the premium cap have been raised
The Center Square reports that Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave premium rate is scheduled to rise to 1.2% of gross wages in January 2027, up from 0.4% when the program started in 2019. Workers and employers share the premium. A Washington Policy Center analyst raised concerns, including possible legislative proposals to lift the premium cap.
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What employers should do
- Update payroll systems for the PFML premium rate before January 2027
- Model the impact of the premium split on labor costs with finance
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Washington
- Status
- In effect
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Washington employers and employees
- Official source
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