Wash. Admin. Code § 357-04-025 – What rights does a classified employee have when the position the employee holds is exempted from the civil service rules?

As required by RCW 41.06.070 and 41.06.170, an employee holding a classified position has the following rights if the position is exempted from the application of the civil service rules:

(1) If the employee previously held permanent status in another classified position, the employee has the right to return to the highest class of position previously held, or to a position of similar nature and salary in accordance with WAC 357-19-220.
(2) The employee may appeal the exemption of the position in accordance with chapter 357-52 WAC.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW and RCW 41.06.070. WSR 21-14-042 and 22-01-153, § 357-04-025, filed 6/30/21 and 12/15/21, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-01-203, § 357-04-025, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.]