Wash. Admin. Code § 357-31-374 – When must an employer grant a temporary leave of absence for service in an elective office or for legislative service?

An employer must grant a temporary leave of absence for:

(1) Service in an elective office without loss of job status or seniority to an employee by reason of having been elected or appointed to an elective office in accordance with RCW 41.04.120.
(2) Legislative service without loss of job status or seniority to an employee who is a member of the state legislature in order for the employee to perform any special duty as a member of the legislature during regular and special legislative sessions in accordance with chapter 49.100 RCW.
1. (a) The leave of absence may be unpaid or the employee may substitute any combination of accrued paid leave.
2. (b) An employee seeking a temporary leave of absence must provide notice to the employer:
  1. (i) At least 30 days in advance for a regular legislative session; or
  2. (ii) As soon as the session is proclaimed for a special session.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.133, 41.04.120, and chapter 49.100 RCW. WSR 22-24-027, § 357-31-374, filed 11/30/22, effective 1/1/23.]