WAC 357-31-460. For what purposes must parental leave be granted?

(1) Employers must grant parental leave to employees for purposes of: (a) The birth and care of a newborn child of the employee; or (b) Placement of a minor/dependent child with the employee for adoption or foster care. (2) Parental leave must be taken during the first year following the child's birth or placement of the minor/dependent child with the employee for adoption or foster care.