Are you ready for Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Healthy Starts?

You may have heard about Washington State's new PSSL ordinance. In case you haven't, contact us. Effective January 1 2018, employers will be required to give employees 1 hour of Paid Sick and Safe Leave per 40 hours worked. This includes part time employees and overtime hours are also required to count toward the accrual. We would be happy to make sure your company is ready to take on PSSL.

In addition, Healthy Starts becomes effective the same time as PSSL. Healthy Starts provides working pregnant women with certain protections relating to their pregnancy. For example, in most cases employers cannot require pregnant employees to provide a doctor's note for accommodations for things like frequent water, bathroom or eating breaks.

These new changes can put current employers at risk for penalties and fines if they do not comply. Optimum Professional Solutions can support your business by implementing policies that comply with the laws and eliminate your risk.