Get FMLA & Paid Leave in Washington
Licensed Washington physicians
FMLA & WA PFML documentation support
Certification completed within 24 hours
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How to Get Leave in Washington
Complete our 3-minute medical intake
Tell us about your condition and employment. We'll determine whether you qualify for federal FMLA, Washington PFML, or both — and which gives you the best combination of job protection and wage replacement.
Consult with a Washington-licensed physician
Meet a board-certified doctor via video who understands both federal FMLA certification requirements and Washington's PFML medical documentation standards.
Receive your completed leave documentation
Get your FMLA certification within 24 hours. We also provide the medical documentation needed for your Washington PFML application through the Employment Security Department.
Why Washington Has Some of the Strongest Leave Protections in the Country
Get paid up to 90% of your wages — Washington PFML pays up to 90% of your wages (max $1,647/week) — the third-highest benefit in the country behind California and Oregon. Federal FMLA alone is completely unpaid.
Up to 18 weeks of combined leave — Washington offers up to 18 weeks of combined medical and family leave through PFML. That's 6 weeks more than the 12 weeks federal FMLA provides. You can split it between your own medical condition and family care.
Expanding job protection in 2026 — Starting January 2026, employers with 25+ employees must guarantee your job when you return from PFML leave. This expands to 15+ employees in 2027 and 8+ in 2028. Previously, only employers with 50+ had to hold your position.
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How Do I Know If I'm Eligible?
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Federal FMLA: 50+ employees, 12 months, 1,250 hours
Standard federal FMLA requires your employer to have 50+ employees within 75 miles, you've worked there 12+ months, and you've logged 1,250+ hours in the past year.
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WA PFML: 820+ hours worked — most workers qualify
If you've worked 820+ hours in the qualifying period, you're likely eligible for PFML wage replacement regardless of employer size. That's roughly 16 hours per week for a year. No tenure requirement.
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New: Job protection for employers with 25+ employees
As of January 2026, employers with 25+ employees must restore your job after PFML leave. This threshold drops to 15+ in 2027 and 8+ in 2028. If your employer is smaller, you still get wage replacement — but job protection depends on whether you also qualify for federal FMLA.
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No state disability insurance
Washington does not have a separate disability program like California's SDI. Medical leave and family leave share the same 18-week PFML pool. Self-employed and gig workers are generally not covered (unlike California and Colorado, which offer opt-in).
How Trust Medical Ensures Your Washington Leave Forms Are Done Right
Washington workers navigate two overlapping systems — federal FMLA and state PFML — with different eligibility rules, different forms, and different agencies. Getting it right matters, because mistakes can delay your benefits or leave you without job protection.
Our Washington-licensed physicians complete your FMLA certification and provide medical documentation that supports your PFML application with the Employment Security Department. We help you understand which programs apply, how the 18-week combined limit works, and whether the new 2026 job protection rules cover your employer.
Your employer cannot require you to use PTO while receiving PFML benefits. We make sure you know your rights under both federal and Washington state law.
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Washington Leave Laws & Your Rights Explained
Washington PFML replaces up to 90% of your wages, calculated as 90% up to 50% of the state average weekly wage plus 50% of wages above that. Maximum benefit: $1,647/week in 2026. Funded through a shared 1.13% payroll contribution.
Washington offers up to 18 weeks of combined medical and family leave — 6 weeks more than federal FMLA's 12. You can use the full 18 weeks for medical reasons, family care, or a combination. After FMLA's 12-week job protection ends, PFML may continue paying for the remaining weeks.
Starting January 2026, employers with 25+ employees must hold your job during PFML leave. This threshold drops to 15+ in 2027 and 8+ in 2028. If your employer has 50+, you already have job protection through federal FMLA.
Washington PFML lets you take leave for your spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, parent-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, or sibling. Federal FMLA only covers spouse, child, and parent.
PFML requires just 820 hours worked in the qualifying period for wage replacement. No 12-month employment requirement. No employer size threshold. Part-time workers and newer employees often qualify when they wouldn't under FMLA.
Our Washington-licensed physicians handle your FMLA certification and PFML medical documentation in a single video visit. Most certifications completed within 24 hours. Over 250,000 patients served nationwide.
