Washington and Oregon Leave Programs

DATE: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
TIME: 12:00 PM–1:30 PM PT
LOCATION: Virtual Event

Many employers and employees remain confused by the intricacies of Oregon and Washington state’s leave programs. In this webinar, our speakers will provide an overview of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Program (which goes into effect in 2024), and explore the intersection with other leave laws. Our attorneys will highlight key considerations to help employers navigate the complexities of intersecting legal requirements and discuss other important aspects of these laws including:

• Overview of Oregon and Washington leave laws, including paid family medical leave programs
• Overview of Oregon and Washington paid sick and safe time laws and interplay with leave laws
• Compliance challenges related to remote workforce and multistate operations
• Policy considerations for multistate employers, including regarding employer-provided parental leave benefits

The program features one hour of substantive presentation, followed by a question and answer period. Attendees may submit questions in advance of this webinar.

Speakers

• Lindsey Krause, Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
• Gillian Murphy, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
• Christie S. Totten, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
• Kate Tylee Herz, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP
• Angela Vogel, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP