As of Jan. 1, 2026, changes have been made to the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program, a partial wage replacement benefit administered by the state of Washington Employment Security Department (ESD). PFML normally runs concurrently with the WSU administered Family Medical Leave (FML) and Disability Leave (DL) provisions. The changes include: For more details, visit the HRS Medical Leave and Accommodation PFML website.
New Year, New Training Schedule: Streamlined Compliance Assignments for 2026
Learning & Organizational Development (LOD) is excited to announce a streamlined approach to required training assignments starting in 2026. These…
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to recognize the incredible impact of mentorship and the role it plays in…
Minimum Wage and L&I Overtime Eligibility increases coming in January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, both the Washington State minimum wage and the Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I) overtime exemption…
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The IRS has announced increased contribution rates to the voluntary plans for 2026. And high earners may be required to…
Open Enrollment 2026 is now open! This is the one time each year when you can elect to change your…
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Job’s Report has identified 10 important skills that will be needed to succeed in…
Supporting Well-Being Through Awareness, Resources, and Mindful Moments
Employee wellness is more than a one-time initiative, it’s an ongoing commitment. This month, we’re highlighting resources and events that…
Add 2026 University Holidays to Your Outlook Calendar with Ease
We’re pleased to share that iCalendar (.ics) invites for the 2026 University Holidays have been created and are now available…