WAC 357-19-197. What information must a receiving employer verify when a permanent employee exercises their right to return to classified service from an exempt appointment?

(1) When a permanent employee exercises their right to return to classified service from an exempt appointment in accordance with RCW 41.06.070 , the receiving employer must verify: (a) The employee is not the subject of an active pending workplace investigation of which the employee was given written notice, and which may result in a finding of gross misconduct or malfeasance; and (b) The employee was not terminated from the exempt position for gross misconduct or malfeasance. (2) For purposes of this section: (a) "Written notice" includes notice sent by email to the employee's work email address; and (b) "Pendency of an investigation" lasts until the employer has taken final appropriate action based on the finding of the investigation.