Who must post the 2026 Washington Paid Time Off Peel ‘N Post?
All Washington employers are required to post the current Paid Time Off posting in conspicuous places of the workplace where notices to employees and applicants for employment are customarily posted. (RCW 50A.20.020)
What is covered on the 2026 Washington Paid Time Off posting?
The Paid Time Off posting summarizes for employees the provisions of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. (RCW Title 50A). The posting is updated each year to reflect changes in the adjusted maximum weekly benefit amount.
The posting also describes:
- The purposes for which Paid Family and Medical Leave may taken
- Duration of leave and extended leave for certain qualifying events
- Eligibility requirements
- Minimum and maximum weekly wage replacement benefits
- Protections for employees who exercise their Paid Family and Medical Leave rights
- How to access the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefit Guide for detailed information about the application process, filing weekly claims, and rights and responsibilities
- How to file a complaint with the Employment Security Department
- How to contact the Paid Family and Medical Leave Ombuds for services and support
