Leave for Domestic Violence

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The Barton Law Firm sues employers who deny employees leave for seeking domestic violence resources, seeking legal or law enforcement help regarding domestic violence, seeking treatment from a health care provider for physical or mental injuries, or helping a family member with any of the above.

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Here are legal citations and information you might find helpful:

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Federal:

 

29 U.S.C. 2601 et. seq. (Family and Medical Leave Act).

 

Washington State: 

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RCW 49.76 (Domestic Violence Leave Act);

WAC 296-135 (Rules for domestic violence leave).

 

King County:

 

KCC 3.12.220 (Leave policy; county employees only).

 

Pierce County:

 

PCC 3.13 (Domestic Violence in the Workplace; county employees only);

PCC 3.80.065 (Domestic Violence Leave; county employees only);

PCC 3.68.020 (Permissible Uses of Sick Leave; county employees only).

 

Snohomish County:

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SCC 3A.06.040-3A.06.080 (Leave policy; county employees only).

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Seattle:

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SMC 14.16.030 (Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance);

SMC 4.24.035 (Paid sick leave use policy; county employees only).