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January 27, 2022

Washington's paid family leave program running short on cash

By RACHEL LA CORTE
Associated Press

OLYMPIA — Washington state's paid family leave program could hit a deficit as early as March and there are concerns about long-term solvency following a significant increase in demand for the benefit that launched in 2020.

Under the law, eligible workers receive 12 weeks paid time off for the birth or adoption of a child or for a serious medical condition of the worker or the worker's family member, or 16 weeks for a combination of both. An additional two weeks may be used if there is a serious health condition with a pregnancy.


 
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