HB 2940-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Provides that, in addition to other family leave to which the employee is entitled under chapter 49.78 RCW or federal law, an employee is entitled to four hours per calendar quarter of family leave during any twelve-month period to participate in parent-teacher school conferences.

Provides that an employer may require that the leave provided under this act: (1) Be unpaid; and

(2) Be taken after an employee first uses the employee's total accumulated leave, not including leave under this chapter, to which the employee is otherwise entitled.

Authorizes an employer to require that a request for leave under this act be supported by reasonable information or a certification for verification purposes.