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Trust Medical is Compliant with Washington State Law.
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How to obtain FMLA Leave in Washington State
Complete our 3-minute medical intake
Answer a few questions about your health.
Consult with a Washington-Licensed Doctor
We’ll match you with a professional in your area.
Receive your Complete FMLA Leave Forms
If approved, get your FMLA leave forms
completed within 24-48 hours.
Why Get FMLA Leave In Washington?
You may receive paid time off through Washington PFML. The program pays up to 90% of your weekly wages for up to 12 weeks when you have a qualifying medical condition or need family-care leave. Federal FMLA is unpaid, but Washington’s PFML program provides wage replacement.
Washington PFML also allows more covered reasons for leave, including bonding with a new child, caring for a seriously ill family member, military-related events, recovering from your own health condition, and more. Washington PFML covers a wider range of family members compared to federal FMLA. In addition to spouse, child, and parent, PFML also covers grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and in-laws.
Washington PFML offers longer potential leave. Employees may receive up to 16 weeks of combined medical and family leave in a benefit year, or up to 18 weeks for pregnancy-related complications—significantly more than the standard 12 weeks under federal FMLA.
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How do I know if I’m eligible for FMLA?
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Company size is 50+
Your employer must have 50+ employees within 75 miles of your worksite for federal FMLA coverage
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Employer >1 Year
You must have worked there for at least 12 months (doesn't have to be consecutive)
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1250+ Hours worked
You need 1,250 hours in the past 12 months (about 24 hours per week)
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Qualifying condition
You must have one of the qualifying conditions we covered above, or be caring for a qualifying family member with a serious health condition
How Trust Medical Ensures Your FMLA Forms are Fully Washington-Compliant
Washington’s leave system is unique because employees may be covered by two separate programs at once:
- Federal FMLA → unpaid job-protected leave
- WA PFML → pays part of your wages during medical or family leave
Our Washington-licensed physicians understand the differences between the programs and complete the correct paperwork specifically for FMLA: to help ensure
- Accurate documentation for your employer
- Full compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) rules
- Alignment with Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) requirements
We help you avoid errors, delays, and denials. While we do not support documentation for PFL our team is knowledgable and can guide you on who to contact and the appropriate steps.
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Washington FMLA Laws & Your Rights Explained
Unlike federal FMLA — which requires a 50+ employee workplace — Washington PFML covers almost all employees, even if your employer has only one worker. Ideally you'd want both Paid Family Leave and FMLA. We can only support documentation for FMLA today.
WA PFML pays a portion of your wages for qualifying medical or family leave, up to 90% of your average weekly pay, for up to 12 weeks.
PFML allows leave to care for relatives like siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and in-laws — much broader than federal FMLA.
Employees may take up to 16–18 weeks of leave in a year if recovering from pregnancy complications or combining medical + family leave.
WA PFML provides a separate category called Medical Leave for Pregnancy — often giving additional paid weeks before and after birth.
Trust Medical provides same-day medical evaluations and documentation specifically for FMLA so you can submit your forms quickly to your employer.
How Do You Qualify For FMLA In Washington?
You may qualify for federal FMLA, Washington PFML, or both. Requirements differ:
Federal FMLA requirements:
- Employer has 50+ employees
- You’ve worked 1 year for the employer
- You’ve worked 1,250+ hours in the last 12 months
- You have a qualifying medical or family reason
Washington PFML requirements:
- You worked 820+ hours in WA in the past year
- Applies to nearly all employers, even very small ones
- Wide range of qualifying medical + family reasons
Our doctors help you determine which leave programs apply to your situation.
