Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed legislation that creates a program that will provide paid family leave to eligible employees. The state’s family leave insurance program will offer up to 5 weeks of benefits per year for parents to bond with a new child. Washington is only the second state to enact family leave legislation.
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