May 2nd, 2022 Update

WA Cares Fund: The latest guidance from ESD

Earlier this year, newly passed legislation delayed the implementation of WA Cares and improved the benefit for Washingtonians. Stay up to date on the latest information from WA Cares by visiting the employer page on our website. 

Here’s the latest WA Cares guidance from ESD: 

• Stop withholding WA Cares premiums from employee earnings. 
• Reimburse employees for withheld WA Cares premiums as soon as possible. All premiums must be refunded to employees within 120 days. 
• Continue to maintain copies of exemption approval letters for workers who’ve provided them. 

Remember, you still need to report for Paid Family & Medical Leave. For more information, check out Paid Leave’s employer toolkit.