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Washington Administrative Code
Title 357 - Financial Management, Office of State Human Resources Director
Chapter 357-31 - Holidays and leave
Section 357-31-475 - How long can an employee request to be off work for parental leave?

Wash. Admin. Code § 357-31-475

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Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 357-31-475 - How long can an employee request to be off work for parental leave?

Employees are entitled to request six months of parental leave for the purposes specified WAC 357-31-460. Employers may only deny requests for that portion of the parental leave that exceeds the provisions of WAC 357-31-525. The only basis for denial is operational necessity. Employers may approve requests for more than six months of parental leave.

Wash. Admin. Code § 357-31-475

Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. 05-08-140, § 357-31-475, filed 4/6/05, effective 7/1/05.