 Paid Leave rulemaking
Rulemaking hearing
On October 22, 2025, Employment Security Department (department) filed a CR-102 for Paid Family and Medical leave rulemaking. The proposed rules implement portions of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1213 regarding job protection, small business assistance grants, and other topics. The rules also include an update regarding Substitute Senate Bill 5191 related to dockworkers as well as one non-legislative rule related to petitions for review. View the text of the proposed rules and supporting documents on our website in the “Current rulemaking” section.
A rulemaking hearing will be held via TEAMs and we encourage anyone interested in the proposed rules to provide testimony.
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When: November 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
- Information on how to attend the hearing can be found in the “Upcoming Meetings” section.
- You may also provide written comments by emailing [email protected] before the close of business on November 25, 2025.
Please note that this hearing is not related to any application or claim you may have filed with the department. This is an opportunity for you to voluntarily provide testimony on proposed Paid Leave regulations at a public hearing that is required by law. Attendance is optional.
Expedited rulemaking
On October 22, 2025, the department filed a CR-105 for expedited rulemaking to reference Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5525 regarding mass layoffs and business closures in Washington state. The proposed rule amendment refers to chapter 49.45 RCW, where ESSB 5525 was codified. View the text of the proposed rule and supporting documents on our website under the “Current rulemaking” section. |
