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Leave Laws and Policies - Table of Contents

This page provides links to MRSC's resources related to leave laws and policies affecting local government employers in Washington State.

Overview

  • Sick Leave and Family/Medical Leave – Overview of sick leave requirements and family/medical leave programs, including the state Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), pregnancy leave, and examples of local policies.
  • Vacation and Other Personal Time Off – Overview of vacation and other personal time off, including paid time off (PTO), bereavement leave, jury duty leave, shared leave, and other local leave programs.
  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays – Overview of paid and unpaid holidays for local governments, including state and federal holiday schedules, floating holidays, religious holidays, and other considerations.
  • Domestic Violence Leave and Volunteer Emergency Services Leave – Overview of domestic violence leave and volunteer emergency services leave requirements.
  • Military Leave and Reemployment Rights – Overview of military leave laws, including the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA) and the state Military Family Leave Act (MFLA).

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Last Modified: March 25, 2026