No. Paid Family and Medical Leave and FMLA are different. Examples of differences:
Paid Family and Medical Leave:
- Is a state program just for people working in Washington
- Offers paid leave
- Is available to workers in businesses of all sizes, including small businesses
- Has a broader definition of “family,” including siblings and grandparents
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
- Is a federal program throughout the U.S.
- Offers unpaid leave
- Is only available to workers in businesses of 50 or more employees
Similarities:
Job protection under FMLA and Paid Family and Medical Leave is similar. This leave will usually run concurrently when people are eligible for both.