Register for the "WA Cares Basics: What Employers Need to Know" webinar. Learn more about employer responsibilities and participate in an audience Q&A.

We will cover: 

• Who contributes to the fund. 
• Who can get an exemption. 
• How to track employee exemptions. 
• Employer reporting requirements. 
• How workers will meet contribution requirements. 
• What kinds of benefits will be available. 

Find your next great employee at this free, in-person event hosted by YesVets. 

• When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24
• Where: Mount Tahoma High School, Tacoma

Interview active duty, veterans, spouses and family members in all branches of the military.

Register by July 10 — two quick steps

1. Join the YesVets program at YesVets.org if you have you hired at least one veteran since 2017. All you need to do is enter your contact information, the name of the veteran you hired and the hire date.
     
2. Register for the job and resource fair using this online form. 

Benefits of becoming a YesVets employer

• Decals to display at your business or add to your website, business cards and other materials. 
• A chance for you to win the Hire-A-Vet Employer of the Year award.

Many business owners are not automatically covered by Paid Leave. You can opt in if you are self-employed.

You are self-employed if you are:

• A member of a partnership.
• A member of a limited liability company (LLC).
• A sole proprietor or independent contractor.
• A joint venturer.
• Otherwise in business for yourself.

Corporate officers are not considered self-employed and should be included in Paid Leave/WA Cares quarterly reports as employees.
 

Electing coverage

When you opt in, you agree to pay the employee share for an initial period of three years. You’ll track all self-employment income from any business you own and submit quarterly reports to us. Your coverage starts the quarter after you opt in, and the hours you report quarterly can be used to qualify for Paid Leave benefits.

Rideshare drivers may opt in to our Transportation Network Company (TNC) Pilot, which has different requirements and eligibility. Learn about the pilot on the Paid Leave website.
 

Paid Leave benefits

After opting in and contributing to Paid Leave by reporting quarterly, you can apply for benefits. You need to meet the requirements for hours worked and have a qualifying event.

Visit the Paid Leave website to download our updated Elective Coverage Toolkit. It explains the details about opting in to Paid Leave.