BY MARTI CARDI, VP-PRODUCT COMPLIANCE  I wish I could receive Frequent Flyer miles for all the “trips” I am making back and forth between the East and West Coasts, covering developments in state paid family and medical leave programs. The most recent news is 2 tidbits from Washington State. Voluntary Plans Now Being Accepted.  All employers must provide paid family and medical leave benefits to their employees, but the state provides the option of using the state plan or a “voluntary plan” administered by the employer or a third party administrator or insurer.  A Read More...