Recent comments in /f/Washington

kvrdave t1_jdr3ngo wrote

Reply to Landlord hired someone to paint inside of the mobile home now only 1 window opens and the smoke detectors were never put back in over 6 months at least(Whidbey Island) by strangehitman22

>Could I get someone to fix the windows and then send the bill to my landlord?

Yes, but it isn't quite as easy as that. You give written notice, there's a time frame, then you have it done, you pay for it, then you take it out of rent. Talk to a tenant group to find out exactly how it's done. /u/pullmantenantsunion is one that I know of.

Here's our state's Tenant Landlord Act

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Foxx-Star t1_jdqo0qm wrote

Reply to Can You Opt Out of The Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave PFML? by ukranianvodkafactory

There has to be a way. Found this on the paid leave site.

“Some employees, however, may choose to apply for an exemption from WA Cares coverage. It’s their responsibility to apply, and—if approved—to notify and give their employer(s) a copy of their approval letter from Employment Security Department (ESD). Once approved, exemptions are permanent and employees can never opt back in.”

Employers can opt out by showing they have a voluntary plan.

https://paidleave.wa.gov/voluntary-plans/

I have enough sick days banked up to cover short term leave and will never use this. It’s just income tax.

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TheDreadPirateIcarus t1_jdqksop wrote

Reply to What's the deal with Seattle Radio? by Eat_Carbs_OD

Now that I'm down south out of range I find myself missing KGRG from Auburn / Green River Community College. In fact, when I travel the college stations are what I look for. Some of the music I went and bought were only ever played on college radio

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effCoVid-19 t1_jdq5hh1 wrote

Reply to comment by theboz14 in PFML denial for Military Reserve deployment by theboz14

Well, this is IRONIC! I also live in Western WA. My husband is a Building Inspector for the City of Kirkland.

I left my job in 2018 from a School District where I worked for 16 years. The last 5 years I was union president for everyone who wasn't a teacher. I started taking care of my in-laws in 2016 and originally asked for a 1 year leave of absence to get their medical issues figured out. Admin countered and asked if I would be willing to take on a new role and work 1 day per week, and continue as union president. I agreed and did that for 2 years. Ultimately, their needs took up my time and I formally resigned. We currently have my mother-in-law in a facility in Marysville and I spend time with her regularly as she is on hospice for cancer. I fully intend to run for school board in my area this year as my next step after she passes.

Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave was not in existence until 2020(ish) so it is still a new state program with bugs to work out. Just like WA State Labor & Industries (L&I), it will go through growing pains and people will abuse it. And just like L&I they will collect the premiums but scrutinize all payouts.

I fully understand now your frustration wasn't towards your employer for denying your 12 week leave request, it was with the State of WA for denying your Paid Family Leave, requiring you to resubmit with additional documentation.

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