How is an employee's salary determined upon demotion?
(1) The base salary of an employee who accepts a demotion in lieu of layoff must be set in accordance with WAC
357-28-135.
(2) If the demotion is a result of a reasonable accommodation, they may be appointed to step M in accordance with WAC
357-28-084.
(3) An employee demoted for any other reason must be paid within the salary range of the class to which the position is allocated. The employee's base salary must be determined in accordance with the employer's salary determination policy.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.06.133 and
41.06.150. WSR 23-24-022, § 357-28-155, filed 11/28/23, effective 1/1/24. Statutory Authority: Chapter
41.06 RCW. WSR 05-01-205, § 357-28-155, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.]