Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 357. Financial Management, Office of -- State Human Resources Director |
Chapter 357-31. Holidays and leave. |
Section 357-31-475. How long can an employee request to be off work for parental leave?
Latest version.
- Employees are entitled to request six months of parental leave for the purposes specified WAC 357-31-460. Employers may only deny requests for that portion of the parental leave that exceeds the provisions of WAC 357-31-525. The only basis for denial is operational necessity. Employers may approve requests for more than six months of parental leave.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-08-140, § 357-31-475, filed 4/6/05, effective 7/1/05.]
Chapter 41.06 RCW. WSR 05-08-140, § 357-31-475, filed 4/6/05, effective 7/1/05.
Rules
357-31-460,357-31-525,