PDFWAC 357-58-180

Must an agency have a policy regarding authorization of additional leave to support the recruitment of a candidate or the retention of an employee for a WMS position?

In order to authorize additional leave for the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a WMS position, an agency must have a written policy that:

(1) Identifies the reasons for which the employer may authorize additional leave; and

(2) Requires that lump sum accruals only be granted after services have been rendered in accordance with express conditions established by the employer.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW and RCW 41.06.150. WSR 19-11-136, § 357-58-180, filed 5/22/19, effective 7/1/19. Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-12-069, § 357-58-180, filed 5/27/05, effective 7/1/05.]