PDFWAC 357-28-088

If an employee transfers or demotes will the time spent at step L count towards the six years to qualify for step M in the new position?

If an employee transfers to a position the time at step L in the previous position will count towards the six years to qualify for step M in the new position.
If an employee is demoted (voluntary or involuntary), the time at step L in the previous position will not count towards the six years to qualify for step M except if the demotion is a result of a reasonable accommodation or due to layoff action in accordance with WAC 357-28-135(4).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.133 and 41.06.150. WSR 23-24-022, § 357-28-088, filed 11/28/23, effective 1/1/24. Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 14-24-026, § 357-28-088, filed 11/21/14, effective 12/22/14; WSR 13-19-043, § 357-28-088, filed 9/13/13, effective 10/18/13.]