Wash. Admin. Code § 357-19-193 – What happens if a permanent employee, who has received approval to participate in the state internship program, leaves a classified position to participate in the state internship program created under RCW 43.06.410?

A permanent employee who leaves a classified position to participate in the state internship program created under RCW 43.06.410:

(1) Has the right to return to their previous position at any time during the internship or upon completion of the internship;
(2) Continues to receive all fringe benefits as if the employee had never left their classified position; and
(3) Continues to accrue seniority.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.133. WSR 26-08-085, s 357-19-193, filed 3/31/26, effective 5/1/26. Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-01-199, § 357-19-193, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.]