Washington § 73.16.051 - Restoration without loss of seniority or benefits.

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§ 73.16.051. Restoration without loss of seniority or benefits.

Any person who is entitled to be restored to a position in accordance with this chapter shall be considered as having been on furlough or leave of absence, from his or her position of employment, during his or her period of active military duty or service, or period of service in any of the other uniformed services, and he or she shall be so restored without loss of seniority. He or she shall further be entitled to participate in insurance, vacations, retirement pay, and other benefits offered by the employer pursuant to established rules and practices relating to employees on furlough or leave of absence in effect with the employer at the time such person was ordered into the service; and he or she shall not be discharged from such position without cause within one year after restoration.
[ 2026 c 207 s 13; 2001 c 133 s 7; 1953 c 212 s 5.]

Notes

Findings—2026 c 207: See note following RCW 41.04.010.
Effective date—2001 c 133: See note following RCW 73.16.005.

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

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