Paid leave Verified

Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave premium rises to 1.2% in 2027

Jurisdiction
Washington
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
Washington employers (employers with 50+ employees pay the employer share)
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • Washington Employment Security Department news release, October 16, 2026.
  • 2027 rate 1.2% of gross wages; employer share 29.3%, employee share 70.7%.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: Washington payroll teams. Update the premium rate and the employee/employer split for the first 2027 payroll. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-25T13:00-05:00

Official sources

  • esd.wa.gov
    https://esd.wa.gov/about-us/news-release/2026/paid-family-medical-leave-premium-rate-increases-12-2027