Washington § 41.04.700 Employee assistance program—Intent.

Washington Statutes

§ 41.04.700 — Employee assistance program—Intent.

Washington § 41.04.700

Title 41PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, CIVIL SERVICE, AND PENSIONS

Ch. 41.04GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 41.04.700 (2026).

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The legislature finds that:

(1)Assisting employees in resolving personal problems that impair their performance will result in a more productive workforce, better morale, reduced stress, reduced use of medical benefits, reduced absenteeism, lower turnover rates, and fewer accidents;

(2)A substantial number of employee problems can be identified and the employees referred to treatment by an employee assistance program;

(3)The state, as an employer, desires to foster a working environment that promotes safety and productivity as well as the health and well-being of its employees. Therefore, it is the purpose of RCW 41.04.710 through 41.04.730 to assist state employees by establishing a state employee assistance program. Severability — Subheadings not law — 1990 c 60: See notes follow

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The legislature finds that:

(1) Assisting employees in resolving personal problems that impair their performance will result in a more productive workforce, better morale, reduced stress, reduced use of medical benefits, reduced absenteeism, lower turnover rates, and fewer accidents;

(2) A substantial number of employee problems can be identified and the employees referred to treatment by an employee assistance program;

(3) The state, as an employer, desires to foster a working environment that promotes safety and productivity as well as the health and well-being of its employees.

Therefore, it is the purpose of RCW 41.04.710 through 41.04.730 to assist state employees by establishing a state employee assistance program.

Severability — Subheadings not law — 1990 c 60: See notes following RCW 41.06.070 .