WA HB2485

Eliminates "supplemental benefit payments" from Washington's paid family and medical leave program, removing the prior provision that allowed employers to provide additional salary continuation or paid time off on top of state benefits without affecting benefit amounts

Disqualifies employees from receiving state paid family or medical leave benefits for any week they receive payment from their employer (including paid time off) to cover leave for the same qualifying event

Requires the Employment Security Department to evaluate certification practices and documentation requirements for the program and report recommendations for reducing errors and detecting fraudulent or ineligible claims to the governor and legislature by November 1, 2026

Amends RCW 50A.05.010, 50A.15.060, and 50A.35.030, with primary changes taking effect January 1, 2027

Retains provisions encouraging employers to adopt leave policies more generous than state requirements, while removing language specifically authorizing supplemental benefit payments during state-paid leave