More delays happening with Washington's paid family leave program

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The state is experiencing more delays with its new paid family leave program after being inundated with applications.

The law, which took effect Jan. 1, allows eligible residents to take 12 to 18 weeks of paid family leave as long as they've worked at least 820 hours in a year.

This can be for reasons including personal medical issues, a serious illness of a qualifying family member, or the birth of a child.