Section 392-136A-055 - DocumentationAn employee may be required to submit the following documentation before the district approves or disapproves the employee's request for shared leave:
(1) For employees seeking shared leave under WAC 392-136A-030(1)(a), the district may require the employee to submit a medical certificate from a licensed physician or health care practitioner verifying the severe or extraordinary nature and expected duration of the condition.(2) For employees seeking shared leave under WAC 392-136A-030(1)(b), the district may require the employee to submit a copy of the military orders verifying the employee's required service in the uniformed services.(3) For employees seeking shared leave under WAC 392-136A-030(1)(c), the district may require proof of acceptance of an employee's offer to volunteer for either a governmental agency or a nonprofit organization during a declared state of emergency.(4) For employees seeking shared leave under WAC 392-136A-030(1)(d), the district may require that the request be supported by documentation. An employee may satisfy the verification requirement by providing the employer with one or more of the following: (a) A police report indicating that the employee was a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking;(b) A court order protecting or separating the employee from the perpetrator of the act of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking;(c) Evidence from the court or prosecuting attorney that the employee appeared or is scheduled to appear in court in connection with an incident of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking;(d) An employee's written statement that the employee is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; or(e) Documentation that the employee is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, from any of the following persons from whom the employee or employee's family member sought assistance in addressing the domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking: An advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; an attorney; a member of the clergy; or a medical or other professional.(5) For employees seeking shared leave under WAC 392-136A-030(1)(e) or (f), the district may require the employee provide a veterans affairs benefits summary letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and a copy of "DD Form 214" or a letter from the employee's command indicating the employee is a current member of the uniformed services and verifying that: (a) The employee is attending medical appointments or treatments for a service connected injury or disability including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs compensation and pension examinations; or(b) The employee is a spouse of a veteran who requires assistance while attending medical appointments or treatments for a service connected injury or disability including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs compensation and pension examinations.(6) For employees seeking shared leave under WAC 392-136A-030(1)(g), the district may require verification of the birth or adoption of the child or proof of a current foster parent license or a court document for foster care or placement.(7) For employees seeking shared leave under WAC 392-136A-030(1)(h), the employer may require a medical certification from a licensed physician or health care practitioner verifying that the employee has a pregnancy disability.Wash. Admin. Code § 392-136A-055
Adopted by WSR 19-12-013, Filed 5/24/2019, effective 6/24/2019