Section 357-19-444 - What notification must a higher education employer give to a temporary appointee?(1) Prior to the start of a temporary appointment, the temporary appointee must be notified in writing of the conditions of the appointment.(2) The written notification must contain the following information regarding the condition of the appointment: (a) The reason for the temporary appointment (see WAC 357-19-435);(b) The hours of work and the hourly rate of pay;(c) The anticipated duration of appointment;(d) A statement regarding the receipt or nonreceipt of benefits; If the appointee is eligible to receive benefits, the statement must identify which benefits will be received.
(e) The employee's original date of hire in a temporary appointment under the provisions of WAC 357-19-435(1); and(f) The right to request remedial action as provided in WAC 357-19-448 and 357-19-450.(3) For purposes of this rule, written notice of the conditions of temporary appointment must be provided as follows: (a) By personal delivery, United States mail, or by telephone facsimile transmission with same-day mailing of copies; or(b) By using alternative methods such as e-mail, campus mail, the state mail service, or commercial parcel delivery.(4) Service of the notice is considered to be completed:(a) When personal delivery has been accomplished;(b) Upon deposit in the United States mail, properly stamped and addressed;(c) Upon production by telephone facsimile transmission of confirmation of the transmission; or(d) If an alternative method of delivery was used, when the notice is received by the temporary appointee.Wash. Admin. Code § 357-19-444
Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. 05-01-192, § 357-19-444, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.