5069-S2 AMS ROCK S2691.2

2SSB 5069  - S AMD330
     By Senators Rockefeller, Doumit, Haugen

WITHDRAWN 03/15/2005

     On page 2, line 25, after "subdivisions." insert ""Employer" does not include a person or entity who employs eight or fewer individuals for each working day during each of twenty or more calendar workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year."

     On page 12, line 1, after "(3)" insert "An employer of eight or fewer individuals may elect coverage under this chapter for all individuals. The employer must file a notice of election in writing with the director, as required by the department. The election becomes effective on the date of filing the notice.
     (4)"

EFFECT:  Exempts employers of fewer than eight employees from having to participate in the family leave program but does give them the option of participating.

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