Washington § 43.130.030 - Excluded employment and employees.

Full text of Washington Revised Code of Washington § 43.130.030 — Excluded employment and employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 43.130.030. Excluded employment and employees.

Excluded employment and excluded employees under this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) State employment related to a single project under a program separately financed by a grant of nonstate funds, federal funds or state funds, or by a combination of such funding, which is designed to provide training or employment opportunities, expertise or additional manpower related to the project or which, because of the nature of the project funding requirements, is not intended as a permanent program.
(2) Activities at least seventy-five percent federally funded by a categorical grant for a specific purpose and any other activities terminated because of actions taken by the federal government or other funding sources other than the state of Washington in eliminating or substantially limiting funding sources, except to the extent that the federal government or such other funding sources may permit the use of nonstate funds to pay for any employee benefits authorized pursuant to this chapter.
(3) The following categories of employees are excluded from benefits under this chapter:
(a) employees refusing transfer to vacant positions in the same or a like job classification and at not more than one full range lower than the same salary range;
(b) classified employees having other than permanent status in the classified service;
(c) employees having less than three years' consecutive state service as an employee, except that such employees shall nonetheless be eligible for the benefits provided in subsections (1), (2), (4) and (5) of RCW 43.130.040.
(d) nothing in this chapter shall affect any other rights currently held by classified employees regarding reduction in force procedures and subsequent reemployment.
[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 37 s 3.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Related Washington Legal Topics

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington § 43.130.030

What does Revised Code of Washington § 43.130.030 cover?

Section 43.130.030 ("Excluded employment and employees.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Washington § 43.130.030?

A common citation format is "Revised Code of Washington § 43.130.030" (Washington). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Washington law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Washington official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Washington attorney.

How does Washington § 43.130.030 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Washington can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Washington.