Wash. Admin. Code § 357-31-285

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 357-31-285 - Is an employer required to authorize the absence of an employee for family care emergencies?

Absence because of an employee's inability to report for or continue scheduled work due to a family care emergency:

(1)Must be authorized for care of the employee's spouse, registered domestic partner, household member or the employee's/spouse's/registered domestic partner's minor/dependent child, parent or grandparent up to the limits specified in WAC 357-31-300.

(2)May be authorized for care of others, including a child over the age of eighteen who is capable of self care, in accordance with the employer's leave policy.

Wash. Admin. Code § 357-31-285

Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. 09-17-057 and 09-18-112, § 357-31-285, filed 8/13/09 and 9/2/09, effective 12/3/09; 07-03-054, § 357-31-285, filed 1/12/07, effective 2/15/07; 05-08-137, § 357-31-285, filed 4/6/05, effective 7/1/05.