WAC 357-31-565. May employers grant paid leave for purposes of recognition?

Employers who have received choice performance confirmation may grant employees up to five days of paid leave within a 12-month period to recognize outstanding accomplishments or the achievement of predefined work goals by individual employees or units. Leave granted under this provision: (1) Is not payable upon layoff, dismissal, separation, or resignation or transferable between employers; (2) Must be used within 12 months of the leave being granted.