Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking Leave and Protections

Eligibility

WSU employees.

Use of Accrued Leave

Employees may use accrued sick leave, annual leave, compensatory time, personal holiday and leave without pay. They may move in and out of pay status during this leave.

Employees who exhaust all of their own accrued sick, annual leave, personal holiday, and compensatory time may also be eligible for the State of Washington Shared Leave program. See the Disability Services – Shared Leave program page.

To Apply For Leave

To apply for leave under this provision, complete the Domestic Violence Leave Request Form located on the Forms page and return it to HRS.

Supporting documentation as described on the form may also need to be provided to HRS.

Public Records Exemption Request

Public employees, or their dependents may request an exemption of the disclosure of personally identifiable information under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), as amended by Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1533, if they are a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment.

The exemption

To Apply For an Exemption

To apply for this exemption, complete the Employee Public Records Exemption Request Form and associated Definitions are located on the Forms page and return it to HRS. Supporting documentation as described on the form may also need to be provided to HRS.

Resources

• Domestic Violence Definitions
• Domestic Violence Guidelines
• Domestic Violence Resources
• Domestic Violence Checklist
• Employee Assistance Program
• Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) State of Washington program. the ACP is designed to help people who fear for their safety maintain a confidential address.