RCW 49.100.005 Intent—2022 c 271. (1) The Washington state legislature is purposefully designed to be a part-time legislature to provide people from all areas of life the opportunity to participate. All businesses and industries, in the private and public sector, benefit when the legislature is made up of the broadest possible representation. (2) It is […]
RCW 49.100.010 “Employer” defined. For the purposes of this chapter, “employer” means: (1) The state, state institutions, and state agencies; and (2) any unit of local government including, but not limited to, a county, city, town, municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or political subdivision. [ 2022 c 271 § 2.]
RCW 49.100.020 Employer must grant a temporary leave of absence to an employee performing an official duty as a member of the legislature. (1) An employer must grant a temporary leave of absence without loss of job status or seniority to an employee who is a member of the state legislature in order for that […]
RCW 49.100.030 Employee must provide notice of intent to take leave. (1) An employee who seeks leave under this chapter must provide the employer with notice of the employee’s intention to take leave at least 30 days before a regular legislative session. (2) When a special legislative session is called, the employee must provide notice […]
RCW 49.100.040 Violation of chapter—Civil action authorized. If an employer violates the provisions of this chapter, the employee may only bring a civil action, at his or her own expense, in superior court for an order requiring the reinstatement of the employee. Public resources may not be used, directly or indirectly, to bring or maintain […]
