Bill > SB5191

This bill modifies the definition of "employer" in Washington state's paid family and medical leave law to specifically address dockworkers. The bill adds a new provision that allows representatives for employers of dockworkers who normally work for multiple employers in the same industry through a collectively bargained agreement to be considered employers. Importantly, these employer representatives are only obligated to report dockworkers who are covered by their specific collective bargaining agreement, and not other dockworkers. This change appears designed to provide clarity and flexibility for employers in the maritime industry who frequently have workers who move between different employers within the same sector. The modification is a technical adjustment to how employers are defined under the state's paid family and medical leave regulations, potentially making it easier for dockworkers and their employers to navigate reporting and premium collection requirements for family and medical leave benefits.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5191&Year=2025&Initiative=false