My business is an LLC, B Corp or C/S Corp — am I exempt from Paid Family and Medical Leave?

Nearly all Washington businesses are required to participate in the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. If you have employees, you have to file reports and remit premiums quarterly. LLC owners (members), partners, sole proprietors, and other types of self-employed individuals are not required to participate. However, you can opt in for coverage. S-Corps are a federal tax status and do not impact participation in Paid Family and Medical Leave. It is how your business structure is registered with the State of Washington that dictates whether or not you are in the Paid Leave program.