WAC 357-19-360. For what reasons may an employer make nonpermanent appointments?

(1) An employer may fill a position with a nonpermanent appointment when any of the following conditions exist: (a) A permanent employee is absent from the position; (b) The employer is recruiting to fill a vacant position with a permanent appointment; (c) The employer needs to address a short-term immediate workload peak or other short-term needs; (d) The employer is not filling a position with a permanent appointment due to the impending or actual layoff of a permanent employee(s); or (e) The nature of the work is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern. (2) A general government employer may fill a position with a nonpermanent appointment when the director has given approval to redeploy an employee in accordance with WAC 357-04-124 .