(1) In addition to the agencies defined in RCW 41.80.005 and subject to the provisions of this section, this chapter applies to administrative law judges of the office of administrative hearings appointed under RCW 34.12.030(1). (2) Administrative law judges of the office of administrative hearings who are not otherwise excluded from bargaining under subsection (3) of this section are granted the right to collectively bargain. (3) The following administrative law judges of the office of administrative hearings are excluded from this section and do not have the right to collectively bargain: (a) Administrative law judges in manager positions as defined in RCW 41.06.022, including deputy chief administrative law judges, division chief administrative law judges, and assistant chief administrative law judges; (b) Administrative law judges serving on a contractual basis under RCW 34.12.030(2); (c) Confidential employees as defined in RCW 41.80.005; and (d) Any administrative law judge who reports directly to the chief administrative law judge. (4) The only unit appropriate for the purpose of collective bargaining under this chapter is a statewide unit of all administrative law judges of the office of administrative hearings not otherwise excluded from bargaining. [ 2020 c 77 s 2.]
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