What medical information am I required to share with my employer in order to qualify for Paid Leave?

You don’t have to share any medical information with your employer if you don’t want to. Your healthcare provider will decide how much time you need to take off to care for yourself or a family member. That information will only be shared with the State of Washington’s Employment Security Department.

When you apply for Paid Leave, your employer will receive a letter with some information from the state: the date you applied, the expected start and end dates of your Paid Leave, and the date you indicated you provided them notice. Your employer will also receive a letter once your application is approved or denied. This letter does not include personal medical information.