Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. Employees may be eligible for benefits through the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The Employer contributes approximately thirty-seven percent (37%) of the premium costs as required by RCW 50A.10.030 and the remaining amount is deducted from employee paychecks as allowed under the statute. When an employee is eligible to receive payments under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program, the employee shall be permitted to supplement such payments with accrued sick leave and/or annual leave to make up the difference between the compensation received under Paid Family and Medical Leave program and the employee’s regular pay, but not to exceed the approximate net earnings the employee would have normally received during a normal work week.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. The parties will participate in the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (WAPFML) program described in RCW 50A.05. Effective January 1, 2020, both the Employer and employees shall pay the monthly premiums specified under the law through payroll deduction. The following will apply to employees who receive WAPFML benefits:
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. The employer’s premium is 36.667% of the 0.4% of each Full Time Faculty’s gross wages, up to the Social Security cap, Full Time Faculty are responsible for the 63.333% of the premium. The employer will contribute the full premium amount of 0.4% of Associate Faculty’s gross wages. In case of future premium increases by the State of Washington this provision will have to be negotiated. The parties recognize that the Washington State Family and Medical Leave Program (RCW 50A.04) is in effect April 6th 2020, and eligibility for and approval for leave for purposes as described under that Program shall be in accordance with RCW 50A.04. In the event the legislature amends all or part of RCW 50A.04, those amendments are considered by the parties to be incorporated herein. For associate faculty work covered by the current agreement, the College shall pay the employer and employee portions of the premium under Washington state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (RCW 50A.04). This program and its eligibility criteria are managed by Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD). The employer and full-time faculty members share the cost of premiums for Washington state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (RCW 50A.04) according to the maximum allowable premium salary deductions provided in the statute. This program and its eligibility criteria are managed by Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD).
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Commencing January 1, 2020, employees shall be eligible to receive Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) under the Washington State Family and Medical Leave and Insurance Act. To be eligible for this leave, employees must have worked a minimum of 820 hours within the past calendar year. Such leave shall be used consecutively with the employee’s other leave entitlements unless the employee elects otherwise. The District shall pay 50% of the premium.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. Employer recognizes that bargaining unit members hold certain statutory rights to Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave. Employer shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave Act as outlined in Section 14.6 below. In addition:
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. 22 Washington Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) will be provided according to all regulations 23 and offer the greatest benefit(s) to employees. The District will comply with provisions of the 24 law when administering leave under Washington PFML. Paid Family Medical Leave premiums 25 will be split fifty/fifty between employee and employer.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. Eligible employees are covered by Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML), RCW 50A. Eligibility for leave and benefits, which begins January 1, 2020, is established by Washington law and is therefore independent of this Agreement. Premiums for benefits are established by law and for the period ending December 31, 2020, will be total four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) of employees’ wages (unless otherwise adjusted up or down by the State). Each year, consistent with the law, employees will pay through payroll deduction the full cost of the premiums associated with family leave benefits and forty-five (45%) of the cost of the premiums associated with the medical leave benefits, as determined under RCW 50A.10.030. The Employer shall pay any remaining portion as required by law.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. Employees may be eligible to receive Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) benefits from the Washington Employment Security Department (“ESD”) under the terms and conditions of the PFML law.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. Employees may be eligible to receive Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) benefits from the Washington Employment Security Department (“ESD”). PFML provides between 12 to 18 weeks of partial wage replacement if the employee is unable to work due to his or her own serious health condition, the need to care for a qualified family member due to a serious health condition, to bond with a new child, or for certain military-related leaves. PFML is funded by premiums from employees and employers. To determine eligibility and receive benefits, an employee must file a claim with the ESD.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave. Employees shall be granted up to twelve (12) weeks of paid family and medical leave to care and bond within twelve (12) months of the birth, adoption or placement of a child younger than eighteen (18) years of age, and to care for oneself, a dependent, spouse, domestic partner or parent with a serious illness or injury. An additional two (2) weeks of leave will be available when the leave is a result of pregnancy complications. Employees are eligible for up to sixteen (16) week of leave when family and medical leave are used in combination. Health and welfare benefits shall remain in full force and affect during such leave. Employees shall receive compensation while out on this leave from the Washington State Employment Security Department. The employee may choose to use their accrued sick leave to supplement the state’s compensation when taking Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave.
