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50A.35.020 Continuation of health benefits.

WA Rev Code § 50A.35.020 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 50A.35.020 Continuation of health benefits.

If required by the federal family and medical leave act, as it existed on October 19, 2017, during any period of family or medical leave taken under this title, the employer shall maintain any existing health benefits of the employee in force for the duration of such leave as if the employee had continued to work from the date the employee commenced family or medical leave until the date the employee returns to employment. If the employer and employee share the cost of the existing health benefits, the employee remains responsible for the employee's share of the cost. This section does not apply to an employee who is not in employment for an employer at the time of filing an application for benefits.

[ 2019 c 13 § 39; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 70. Formerly RCW 50A.04.245.]

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