Section 357-19-175. What are the provisions for reassigning a permanent employee to a different geographic area?  


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  • When reassigning a permanent employee to a position in a different geographic area, the following applies:
    (1) If the reassignment is within a reasonable commute of the employee's domicile, the appointing authority may reassign the employee without the employee's agreement.
    (2) If the reassignment is outside of a reasonable commute of the employee's domicile and the employee does not agree to the reassignment, the employer's layoff procedure applies
    (3) The employer defines what is within a reasonable commute.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-01-206, § 357-19-175, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.]
Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-01-206, § 357-19-175, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.