Hardship Transfers. For purposes of this Article, a hardship transfer is defined as a medical, or safety-threatening situation causing specific loss or suffering to an employee or the employee’s spouse, state registered domestic partner as defined by RCW 26.60.020 and 26.60.030, children, parents, or spouse’s parents. This provision includes stepchildren and stepparents. Employees who have a hardship may request a hardship transfer to a vacant or new position. Requests for hardship will be submitted to the Union. Those supported by the Union will be forwarded with a written record of support, including the original employee request and all supporting documentation, to the Appointing Authority for consideration. The Appointing Authority’s decision on the request for a hardship transfer will be final and is not subject to the grievance procedure.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
