Wash. Admin. Code § 357-46-064

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

Section 357-46-064 - Are there any limits to temporary layoff?

Under the provisions of WAC 357-46-063, an employer may not:

(1) Furlough an employee for more than sixty calendar days in a calendar year; or

(2) Temporarily reduce an employee's regular work schedule to less than twenty hours a week for more than sixty calendar days in a calendar year.

The only exception to these limits is if the temporary layoff is due to the failure of congress to pass a continuing resolution or a federal budget.

Wash. Admin. Code § 357-46-064

Amended by WSR 16-05-058, Filed 2/12/2016, effective 3/14/2016

Amended by WSR 20-24-025, Filed 11/20/2020, effective 12/28/2020

Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. 05-12-074, § 357-46-064, filed 5/27/05, effective 7/1/05.