Watch: Washington paid leave tax hits 1.2% cap for 2027, lawmakers eyeing lift

Washington workers will see a higher deduction on their paychecks come January 1, 2027 as the state collects more taxpayer money for its paid leave program. The Washington State Employment Security ...
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Is Washington’s Paid Leave Program a Pay Cut? The Tax Has Tripled

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave premium has tripled since 2019, from 0.4% to 1.2% of gross wages in 2027, which is the statutory cap. Now lawmakers are talking about raising that cap to 2%.
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One-Third of Working People Are Now Covered by State Paid Leave

WA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — New report shows states lead the way to greater access to paid family and medical leave Link to report: https ...

As Paid Family And Sick Leave Spreads To 14 Blue States, Small Businesses Struggle

Unlike other rich nations, the U.S. has no national requirement for paid medical, family or caregiving leave. But Democratic states are rolling out their own mandates.

Boozman offers hope on paid leave bill, says consideration after election is possible

Arkansas' senior U.S. senator suggested Thursday that lawmakers could consider legislation on paid leave after the midterm ...