Wash. Admin. Code § 357-19-360 - For what reasons may an employer make nonpermanent appointments?

(1) An employer may fill a position with a nonpermanent appointment when any of the following conditions exist:

(a) A permanent employee is absent from the position;

(b) The employer is recruiting to fill a vacant position with a permanent appointment;

(c) The employer needs to address a short-term immediate workload peak or other short-term needs;

(d) The employer is not filling a position with a permanent appointment due to the impending or actual layoff of a permanent employee(s); or

(e) The nature of the work is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern.

(2) A general government employer may fill a position with a non-permanent appointment when the director has given approval to redeploy an employee in accordance with WAC 357-04-124.

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Wash. Admin. Code § 357-19-360

Amended by WSR 21-14-042, Filed 6/30/2021, effective 1/1/2022 Amended by WSR 24-18-067, Filed 8/29/2024, effective 10/1/2024

Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. 05-01-206, § 357-19-360, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.