(1) Participation in the employee commuter program is voluntary and not included within the official duties of any employee of Snohomish county. Employees are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in the event of an injury while commuting. Employees are not entitled to defense and indemnification at county expense in the event of an accident or mishap while commuting.

(2) Any benefits received from participation in the employee commuter program may not be construed as compensation for any duties performed by an employee. Participation in the employee commuter program is beyond the general scope of employee duties.

(3) The county shall not discriminate in any employment practice against any employee choosing not to participate in the program. Employees shall complete revised registration forms when any change in their commute mode status occurs. (Added by Amended Ord. 91-089, July 3, 1991; Amended by Ord. 09-149, Feb. 17, 2010, Eff date Mar. 6, 2010).