(1) Nothing in this title shall be construed to discourage employers from:
- (a) Adopting or retaining leave policies more generous than any policies that comply with the requirements under this title; or
- (b) Making supplemental benefit payments as provided under RCW 50A.15.060 to an employee on paid family or medical leave.
- (2) Any agreement by an individual to waive, release, or commute his or her rights under this title is void as against public policy.
- (3) After January 1, 2020, subject to *RCW 50A.05.090, an employee's rights under this title may not be diminished by a collective bargaining agreement or employer policy.
[ 2019 c 13 s 42; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 s 78. Formerly RCW 50A.04.260.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note:RCW 50A.05.090 expired December 31, 2023.