I’m considering moving to WA, so this is something to consider. This and the 2035 gas vehicle ban.

In my current state I earn 50k as a teacher. I am a member of a sick leave bank benefit which grants me sick days that I may not have at the time I need them. I gave up 2 sick days when I enrolled and I give up one sick day a year to be a member.

I recently had surgery and I was out for 12 weeks. The sick leave bank and my existing sick days covered my entire FMLA. I pay into short term disability just in case through my medical insurance and I didn’t even have to use it. The short term disability I pay for is $265/yr.

At the .08 premium of the PFML tax I’d have to pay $400 a year. That’s not the best deal. Especially since teachers are also offered a sick leave bank benefit in Washington. So they are paying extra for a benefit they are already offered at a much cheaper cost.