This caution also applies to obligations to pay out accrued, but unused, vacation time at termination of employment. Even where state law does not specifically require employers to pay out accrued vacation upon termination, a consistent practice, written policy, or contract promising such payment may create an enforceable legal obligation to do so.
In such circumstances, earned vacation will generally be treated as wages pursuant to state wage payment and collection laws. For additional information on final wage payments, please see the Paychecks topical analysis. All vacation leave shall be taken at the time convenient to the employing office, department, or institution: PROVIDED, That if a subordinate officer's or employee's request for vacation leave is deferred by reason of the convenience of the employing office, department, or institution, and a statement of the necessity therefor is retained by the agency, then the aforesaid maximum two hundred forty hours of accrued unused vacation leave shall be extended for each month said leave is so deferred.
Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1. For rule of construction, see RCW 1. Effective date — c "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, Effective date — Purpose — 1st sp.
Severability — c See note following RCW Vacation, leave and holidays. On this page. Vacation Leave Employees earn days of paid vacation per year depending on the length of employment. Bereavement Leave Non-represented classified employees, whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three 3 days of paid bereavement leave.
Civil Leave Employees are allowed leave with pay for jury duty or to perform other civil duties. Leave Without Pay Leave without pay may be granted for prolonged illness, maternity causes, educational pursuit, or other valid reason.
Military Leave Military training leave with pay is permitted to a maximum of 21 work days in any one year. Paid Holidays Full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays , and one personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four 4 months.
Shared Leave Employees may donate accrued leave to a fellow state employee who is suffering from or has a relative or household member suffering from an extraordinary or severe illness or impairment which may cause the employee to take leave without pay or terminate employment.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn one day of sick leave each month. Last updated. Tuesday, October 12, Was this information helpful? How can we improve it? This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
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