Advisory Committee

Next meeting

DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE, THIS MEETING WILL BE REMOTE ATTENDANCE ONLY. See Governor’s Proclamation 20-28

•When: July 15, 2021

•Where: Meeting will be electronic participation only

◦Remote participation details included in agenda

•What: Agenda

Download the list of 2021 meetings.

About the Advisory Committee

The Paid Family and Medical Leave Advisory Committee consists of eight voting members, four representing employees and four representing employers. An ESD representative and the ombuds are ex officio members. The committee may comment on rules, policies and other specified matters and study issues as the committee determines.

Committee members:

Department Representative: Ms. Lisa Kissler, Paid Family and Medical Leave Director
Employer’s Interests Representative: Mr. Bob Battles, Association of Washington Business
Employer’s Interests Representative: Ms. Christine Brewer, Associated General Contractors of Washington/Avista
Employer’s Interests Representative: Ms. Julia Gorton, Washington Hospitality Association
Employer’s Interests Representative: Ms. Tammie Hetrick, Northwest Tire Dealers Association
Employee’s Interests Representative: Mr. Joe Kendo, Washington State Labor Council
Employee’s Interests Representative: Ms. Samantha Grad, UFCW 21
Employee’s Interests Representative: Ms. Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising
Employee’s Interests Representative: Ms. Marilyn Watkins, Economic Opportunity Institute
Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Ombuds: Ms. Edsonya Charles