Is Washington’s Paid Leave Program a Pay Cut? The Tax Has Tripled

Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave premium has tripled since 2019, from 0.4% to 1.2% of gross wages in 2027, which is the statutory cap. Now lawmakers are talking about raising that cap to 2%. In this clip, we break down why some are calling the program a pay cut: money workers could spend on their own needs goes instead to a state program that covers just two kinds of leave. We look at how the rate has climbed, what the 1.2% cap means, and why a push to “bust the cap” has people concerned. [Add guest name, links, and a call to action here] #Washington #PaidFamilyLeave #PFML #WashingtonPolitics #Taxes #Paycheck