How do I add Paid Leave to my SAW services?

Log in to your SAW account at secureaccess.wa.gov, select “Add A New Service,” then:

  • Select “I would like to browse a list of services by agency.”
  • Click “Employment Security Department”
  • Under “Services from ESD,” find Paid Family and Medical Leave and click “Apply”
  • On the confirmation screen that lets you know the service has been added to your list, click “OK.”
  • You will see “Paid Family and Medical Leave” on your SAW homepage.
  • To begin applying for benefits, click “Access now”