Is Paid Family and Medical Leave the same as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

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.