(1) The entitlement to family leave benefits for the birth or placement of a child expires at the end of the twelve-month period beginning on the date of such birth or placement.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 50A.15.065

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
(2) The entitlement to family leave benefits for a family member’s serious health condition, or leave for qualifying exigency, expires at the end of the twelve-month period beginning on the date of which the employee filed an application for the benefits.
(3) The entitlement to medical leave benefits for the employee’s own serious health condition expires at the end of the twelve-month period beginning on the date on which the employee filed an application for medical leave benefits.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 4. Formerly RCW 50A.04.050.]