05/18/2026
Washington Employers:
Updates to Washington State’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) changes clarify that self-employed individuals are treated differently from employees under both PFML and WA Cares. This distinction is especially important for LLCs, partnerships, and closely held businesses where owners may have previously been included on quarterly wage reports.
Read our full write-up here:
https://flexuregroup.com/insights/washington-state-pfml-update-what-employers-need-to-know-about-changes-and-reporting
Washington State is clarifying how self-employed individuals should be treated under Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) and WA Cares reporting requirements. While these rules are not entirely new, the state is placing increased emphasis on proper reporting and compliance. For many small bus
