SHB 1991: Concerning paid sick leave.

What this bill does

Expands the definition of "family member" in Washington's Paid Sick Leave Law, allowing employees to use paid sick leave to care for additional specified persons experiencing a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition, or needing medical diagnosis, treatment, or preventative care. Allows an employee to use paid sick leave when the employee's child's school or place of care has been closed due to a weather or public emergency.

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Other bills sponsored by Fosse

• ESHB 1106: Concerning qualifications for unemployment insurance when an individual voluntarily leaves work.
• HB 1107: Concerning removing the terms "master" and "servant" from Titles 50 and 50A.
• SHB 1291: Expanding collective bargaining for employees who are enrolled in academic programs at public institutions of higher education.
• HB 1309: Adding references to contractor registration and licensing laws in workers' compensation, public works, and prevailing wage statutes.
• 2SHB 1525: Concerning eligibility for working connections child care benefits for persons participating in state registered apprenticeships.