Washington Grants Domestic Violence Leave

Effective April 1, 2008, Washington requires employers to provide time off to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking.

New Washington Law Requires Leave for Military Spouses

On March 19, 2008, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire signed S.B. 6447, requiring public and private employers of any size to allow eligible employees up to 15 days of unpaid leave when their spouse is notified of an impending call or order to active duty or on leave from deployment during a military conflict. This legislation takes effect on June 11, 2008.