Seattle, Washington
Complete guide to Seattle leave laws including Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST), Washington PFML, secure scheduling, and employee protections.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement beyond state/federal
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 72
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: All employees working 240+ hours/year in Seattle
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks WA PFML + FMLA
Paternity: 12 weeks WA PFML + FMLA
Adoption: 12 weeks WA PFML
Shared leave: 12 weeks each parent
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Safe Time: Same as sick leave accrual (paid)
Secure Scheduling: N/A - scheduling requirements (paid)
Gig Worker Protections: Varies (paid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 3 years
Penalties: Up to $500/day per violation plus back pay and damages
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
What are the Seattle PSST tiers?
Tier 1 (small employers): 1 hour per 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours accrual. Tier 2 (medium, 50-249 employees): 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours. Tier 3 (large, 250+ employees): 1 hour per 30 hours, up to 72 hours with unlimited accrual.
What is Seattle Secure Scheduling?
Large retail and food service employers (500+ worldwide employees) must provide schedules 14 days in advance, pay predictability pay for changes, offer hours to existing workers before hiring, and allow rest between shifts.
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