Paid Family Medical Leave Act
Location: Heritage B
Speakers: Danielle Franco-Malone, Michael White
This class will explore some frequently asked questions around Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, including the ability to use accrued leave while out on PFML, how to handle premium increases, relationship with other types of leave (workers’ comp, FMLA, paid sick leave), what to do if an employer says you’re not subject to the law, etc.
About the Speakers
Danielle Franco-Malone
Danielle Franco-Malone is a partner in the firm of Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt LLP. She considers herself inestimably lucky to fight every day to improve the lives of working people. She devotes her practice to representing public- and private-sector union clients and community organizations in all aspects of litigation in state and federal court,...
Michael White
Michael White has been an Associate Attorney with Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt LLP since September, 2021. He was a professional fire fighter in Auburn, WA and is an active retiree member of the Valley Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1352. He served as WSCFF Legislative Liaison for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters...