(1) Time spent on leave without pay or shared leave counts towards completion of the employee's review period if the total time does not exceed 174 hours. If the total time on leave without pay or shared leave exceeds 174, the employer determines whether or not the time in excess of 174 hours will count towards completion of the review period. The granting of leave shall be in compliance with chapter 357-31 WAC and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

(2) Time spent on a temporary leave of absence for service in an elective office or legislative service does not count towards the completion of the employee's review period. Employees who are granted a temporary leave of absence for service in an elective office or legislative service while serving a review period must have their review period suspended and be allowed to resume when they return from their leave of absence.