WSR 01-20-107

PROPOSED RULES

PERSONNEL RESOURCES BOARD


[ Filed October 3, 2001, 11:22 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

     Title of Rule: WAC 356-15-061 Shift premium schedule.

     Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to address shift premium schedules.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 41.06 RCW.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 41.06.150.

     Summary: The 2001 legislature provided the funding for the 2001-2003 6767 priority list #8B, Licensed Practical Nurses. In addition to salary range increase, seven additional classes are now eligible for shift differential.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Sharon Whitehead, 521 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, (360) 664-6348; Implementation and Enforcement: Department of Personnel.

     Name of Proponent: Department of Personnel, governmental.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The rule pertains to shift premium schedules. The funding for the 2001-2003 6767 priority list #8B, Licensed Practical Nurses, was granted by the legislature. In addition to a salary range increase, seven additional classes are now eligible for shift differential.

     Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not required.

     RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

     Hearing Location: Department of Personnel, 521 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, on November 8, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Department of Personnel by November 1, 2001, TDD (360) 753-4107, or (360) 586-8260.

     Submit Written Comments to: Sharon Whitehead, Department of Personnel, P.O. Box 47500, fax (360) 586-4694, by November 6, 2001.

     Date of Intended Adoption: November 8, 2001.

October 3, 2001

E. C. Matt

Secretary


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 91-20-028 (Order 328 [382]), filed 9/23/91, effective 10/24/91)

WAC 356-15-061   Shift premium schedule.   (1) The shift premium is 50˘ an hour for evening and night shifts, and is payable only under conditions described in WAC 356-15-060.

     (2) Registered nurses ((1, 2, 3, and)) 1-4 and related job classes requiring licensure as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse 1-3, mental health licensed practical nurse 2-4, and psychiatric security nurse shall receive a $1.50 an hour shift differential.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.040 and 41.06.150. 91-20-028 (Order 382), § 356-15-061, filed 9/23/91, effective 10/24/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.06.150. 86-21-046 (Order 259), § 356-15-061, filed 10/10/86, effective 12/1/86; 85-14-008 (Order 224), § 356-15-061, filed 6/24/85.]

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