(1) When an employee or the employee's family member, as defined in chapter 357-01 WAC, is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in RCW 49.76.020, and the employee is seeking to use their accrued leave or take leave without pay the employer may require that the request be supported by verification. An employee may satisfy the verification requirement by providing the employer with one or more of the following:

(a) A police report indicating that the employee or the employee's family member was a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking;

(b) A court order protecting or separating the employee or employee's family member from the perpetrator of the act of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking;

(c) Evidence from the court or prosecuting attorney that the employee or the employee's family member appeared, or is scheduled to appear, in court in connection with an incident of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking;

(d) An employee's written statement that the employee or the employee's family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or

(e) Documentation that the employee or the employee's family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, from any of the following persons from whom the employee or employee's family member sought assistance in addressing the domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking: An advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; an attorney; a member of the clergy; or a medical or other professional.

(2) If the victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking is the employee's family member, as defined in chapter 357-01 WAC, verification of the familial relationship between the employee and the victim may include but is not limited to: A statement from the employee; a birth certificate; a court document; or other similar documentation.