2SSB 5069 -
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WITHDRAWN 03/15/2005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.