What is family leave for the loss of a child?

You may also use family leave for the seven days following the loss of a child if you meet one of these requirements:

• You would have qualified for prenatal or postnatal medical leave for the birth of your child. RCW 50A.05.010(10)(d),
• You would have qualified for family leave to bond with your child during the first 12 months after birth,
• You had a child under the age of 18 placed in your home and qualified for bonding leave within the first 12 months of placement, or
• You adopted a child under the age of 18 and qualified for bonding leave within the first 12 months of the adoption.

More to know about family leave for the loss of a child.

• The waiting week does not apply to this type of leave.
• You must meet one of the above requirements, but you do not have to be a birth parent. It does not include leave for the death of any other family member.
• Any death of a child occurring prior to the law going into effect (June 9, 2022) is not eligible.
• You will need to provide us with the date of death and documentation or complete an attestation to qualify for this leave. You can call us or send a secure message to let us know, and we may request additional documentation or information.
• This is a form of family leave and not another type of leave, so it will use hours from your available duration of leave in a claim year.