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RCW 49.76.010 Legislative findings.
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(1) It is in the public interest to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and hate crime by enabling victims to maintain the financial independence necessary to leave abusive situations, achieve safety, and minimize physical and emotional injuries, and to reduce the…
RCW 49.76.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Child," "spouse," "parent," "parent-in-law," "grandparent," and "sick leave and other paid time off" have the same meanings as in RCW 49.12.265. (2) "Dating relations…
RCW 49.76.030 Domestic violence leave—Victims and family members—Purpose.
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An employee may take reasonable leave from work, intermittent leave, or leave on a reduced leave schedule, with or without pay, to: (1) Seek legal or law enforcement assistance or remedies to ensure the health and safety of the employee or employee's family members including, but…
RCW 49.76.040 Documentation of leave—Notice of purpose—Confidentiality.
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(1) As a condition of taking leave for any purpose described in RCW 49.76.030, an employee shall give an employer advance notice of the employee's intention to take leave. The timing of the notice shall be consistent with the employer's stated policy for requesting such leave, if…