RCW 41.60.150
Recognition awards.
Other than suggestion awards and incentive pay unit awards, agencies shall have the authority to recognize employees, either individually or as a class, for accomplishments including outstanding achievements, safety performance, longevity, outstanding public service, or service as employee suggestion evaluators and implementors. Recognition awards may not exceed two hundred dollars in value per award. Such awards may include, but not be limited to, cash or such items as pen and desk sets, plaques, pins, framed certificates, clocks, and calculators. Award costs shall be paid by the agency giving the award. From February 15, 2010, through June 30, 2013, recognition awards may not be given in the form of cash or cash equivalents such as gift certificates or gift cards.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 39 § 9; 2010 c 1 § 6; 2000 c 139 § 2; 1999 c 50 § 10; 1989 c 56 § 5; 1985 c 114 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 39: See note following RCW 41.04.820.
Effective date—2010 c 1: See note following RCW 41.06.070.
Effective date—1989 c 56: See note following RCW 41.60.041.
Effective date—1985 c 114: See note following RCW 41.60.015.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 41 - Public Employment, Civil Service, and Pensions
Chapter 41.60 - State Employees' Suggestion Awards and Incentive Pay.
41.60.020 - Employee suggestion program—Rules for administration of chapter.
41.60.030 - Employee suggestion program—Determination of award.
41.60.050 - Appropriations for administrative costs—Suspension of operations.
41.60.080 - Employee suggestion program—Contests to encourage participation.
41.60.100 - Employee teamwork incentive program—Applications.
41.60.110 - Employee teamwork incentive program—Evaluation of savings.
41.60.120 - Employee teamwork incentive program—Awards.
41.60.140 - Incentive pay or awards not included in retirement calculations.
41.60.150 - Recognition awards.