RCW 49.12.270
Effective date-2002 c 243: See note following RCW 49.12.265.
Legislative findings-1988 c 236: "The legislature recognizes the changing nature of the workforce brought about by increasing numbers of working mothers, single parent households, and dual career families. The legislature finds that the needs of families must be balanced with the demands of the workplace to promote family stability and economic security. The legislature further finds that it is in the public interest for employers to accommodate employees by providing reasonable leaves from work for family reasons. In order to promote family stability, economic security, and the public interest, the legislature hereby establishes a minimum standard for family care. Nothing contained in this act shall prohibit any employer from establishing family care standards more generous than the minimum standards set forth in this act." [ 1988 c 236 s 1.]
Effective date-1988 c 236: "This act shall take effect on September 1, 1988." [ 1988 c 236 s 12.]
Implementation-1988 c 236: "Prior to September 1, 1988, the department of labor and industries may take such steps as are necessary to ensure that chapter 236, Laws of 1988 is implemented on September 1, 1988." [ 1988 c 236 s 10.]
Severability-1988 c 236: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1988 c 236 s 11.]