Wash. Admin. Code § 357-19-370 - How long may a nonpermanent appointment last?

(1) Employers are encouraged to limit the duration of nonpermanent appointments for reasons specified in WAC 357-19-360(1) to 12 months from the appointment date.

(2) A nonpermanent appointment for a reason specified in WAC 357-19-360 (1) (a) through (d) must not exceed 24 months unless the director has approved an extension of the appointment due to the continued absence of a permanent employee. An employer may choose to not count time spent in formal training programs towards the 24-month limit. On-the-job training is not considered a formal training program for purposes of this rule.

(3) A nonpermanent appointment specified in WAC 357-19-360(2) must not exceed three months unless a longer duration is mutually agreed upon between the employee and general government employer(s) and conditions continue to exist in accordance with WAC 357-04-124. Appointments must not exceed 24 months unless the director has approved an extension of the appointment.

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Wash. Admin. Code § 357-19-370

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, § 357-19-370, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.