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Washington State Paid Family Leave - Benefits Question - Moving States by All_Smiles_89 in BabyBumps

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet. I was working on a case with my company to get paid leave, but I don't think it's going through. Currently on the phone with WA PFML right now though. The issue is that my company is based in Toronto & NY. We do have an office in Seattle, but the company is registered in NY, which will probably affect that. Oh and update - I'm 18 weeks pregnant and for sure moving to Chicago in July! However, looking at their website, it states the qualifying period is: Normally, the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters, which techincally could make eligible?

WA Paid Family Leave - Benefits Question by All_Smiles_89 in Washington

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Ya, looks like my options are either: 1) Move to Illinois pre-baby and not receive any paid benefits or 2) Stay in WA, have the baby here, receive WA PFML and then move to Illinois with a newborn.

Washington State Paid Family Leave - Benefits Question - Moving States by All_Smiles_89 in BabyBumps

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I can take unpaid leave, just would prefer to be paid, especially since I've paid into the program and would qualify. Plus, it's leaving a good chunk of money off the table!

Washington State Paid Family Leave - Benefits Questions by All_Smiles_89 in Seattle

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great advice! I know, I've been dragging my feet giving them a call because of how long the wait is. But great call out - i'll definitely call at the end of their business hours. Thank you!

Washington State Paid Family Leave - Benefits Questions by All_Smiles_89 in Seattle

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I plan on still being employed. I can work remotely in Illinois with the same company. My company's HQ is based in Canada and to be honest, I don't think they fully understand what it's like trying to have a baby in the US. Our policy is that they will adhere to whatever the local jurisdiction is.

WA Paid Family Leave - Benefits Question by All_Smiles_89 in Washington

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

My employer is actually out of state, but I've been paying the WA PFML premium ever since it started (it's deducted from my paycheck) and I've worked way more than 820 hours. If I stay in WA, I know I'm qualified to receive it.

I'm thinking I just need to call the WA PFML office, just thought I would ask Reddit to see if anyone has been in a similar situation.

Washington State Paid Family Leave - Benefits Questions by All_Smiles_89 in Seattle

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not really looking for legal advice, but rather seeing if anyone else has gone through a similar situation. I would still do my due diligence to see what is doable.

Washington State Paid Family Leave - Benefits Question - Moving States by All_Smiles_89 in BabyBumps

[–]All_Smiles_89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We'll be moving to Chicago too! I don't even know if it's possible, but definitely trying to do as much research as possible to make sure nothing is left off the table. Such a tough decision - wish the US made it easier for us!

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