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Dale Peinecke

  • In March, Governor Jay Inslee announced Dale Peinecke's resignation as commissioner of the Employment Security Department following a workplace conduct investigation. But Peinecke ended up running the agency remotely for two more months after that. CREDIT: WASHINGTON EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT.
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    Jay Inslee Let Cabinet Official Stay On The Job Two Months After Resignation
    Last March, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the resignation of one of his longest-serving cabinet members, Employment Security Department head Dale Peinecke. But as it turned out, Peinecke continued to run his agency while working remotely for two more months. He then took paid leave until the end of June when he turned 65—and could retire.