WAC 296-135-030. Types of activities for which leave is allowed

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 › Chapter 296-135 › Section 296-135-030

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To qualify for leave and protections under these rules, an employee must engage in one or more of the activities described in WAC 296-135-020 , regardless of when the employee or family member became a victim.

Example 1: An employee's family member becomes a victim of domestic violence and suffers physical injuries. The employee takes time off from work to take the family member to the hospital for treatment for the injuries. The employee is covered by these rules.

Example 2: An employee's family member becomes a victim of domestic violence. The employee takes time off from work but does not engage in any of the activities described in WAC 296-135-020 . The employee is not covered by these rules.

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