RCW 49.12.480 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 480
RCW 49.12.480: Meal and rest breaks for health care facility employees.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer shall provide employees with meal and rest periods as required by law, subject to the following: (a) Rest periods must be scheduled at any point during each work period during which the employee is required to receive a rest period; (b) Employers must provide employees with uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. This subsection (1)(b) does not apply in the case of: (i) An unforeseeable emergent circumstance, as defined in RCW 49.28.130 ; or (ii) An unforeseeable clinical circumstance, as determined by the employee that may lead to a significant adverse effect on the patient's condition, unless the employer or employer's designee determines that the patient may suffer life-threatening adverse effects; (c) For any work period for which an employee is entitled to one or more meal periods and more than one rest period, the employee and the employer may agree that a meal period may be combined with a rest period. This agreement may be revoked at any time by the employee. If the employee is required to remain on duty during the combined meal and rest period, the time shall be paid. If the employee is released from duty for an uninterrupted combined meal and rest period, the time corresponding to the meal period shall be unpaid, but the time corresponding to the rest period shall be paid. (2)(a) The employer shall provide a mechanism to record when an employee misses a meal or rest period and maintain these records. (b) The employer must provide a quarterly report to the department of the total meals and rest periods missed in violation of this section during the quarter covered by the report, and the total number of meals and rest periods required during the quarter. The reports are due to the department 30 calendar days after the conclusion of the calendar quarter. (c) The provisions of (b) in this subsection (2) do not apply to hospitals defined in RCW 70.41.420 (7)(b)(iv) until July 1, 2026. (3) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) "Employee" means a person who: (i) Is employed by an employer; (ii) Is involved in direct patient care activities or clinical services; and (iii) Receives an hourly wage or is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. (b) "Employer" means hospitals licensed under chapter 70.41 RCW.
RCW 49.17.280 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 280
RCW 49.17.280: Agricultural workers and handlers of agricultural pesticides—Coordination of regulation and enforcement with department of agriculture.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, "federal worker protection standard" or "federal standard" means the worker protection standard for agricultural workers and handlers of agricultural pesticides adopted by the United States environmental protection agency in 40 C.F.R., part 170 as it exists on June 6, 1996. (2)(a) No rule adopted under this chapter may impose requirements that make compliance with the federal worker protection standard impossible. (b) The department shall adopt by rule safety and health standards that are at least as effective as the federal standard. Standards adopted by the department under this section shall be adopted in coordination with the department of agriculture. (3) If a violation of the federal worker protection standard, or of state rules regulating activities governed by the federal standard, is investigated by the department and by the department of agriculture, the agencies shall conduct a joint investigation if feasible, and shall share relevant information. However, an investigation conducted by the department under Title 51 RCW solely with regard to industrial insurance shall not be considered to be an investigation by the department for this purpose. The agencies shall not issue duplicate citations to an individual or business for the same violation of the federal standard or state rules regulating activities governed by the federal standard. By December 1, 1996, the department and the department of agriculture shall jointly establish a formal agreement that: Identifies the roles of each of the two agencies in conducting investigations of activities governed by the federal standard; and provides for protection of workers and enforcement of standards that is at least as effective as provided to all workers under this chapter. The department's role under the agreement shall not extend beyond protection of safety and health in the workplace as provided under this chapter.
RCW 49.04.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 04 / Section 040
RCW 49.04.040: Apprenticeship committees—Composition—Duties.
Status: in_force

Upon July 22, 2001, all newly approved apprenticeship programs must be represented by either a unilateral or joint apprenticeship committee. Apprenticeship committees must conform to this chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, and 29 C.F.R. Parts 29 and 30 and must be approved by the apprenticeship council. Such apprenticeship committees shall be composed of an equal number of employer and employee representatives who may be chosen: (1) From names submitted by the respective local or state employer and employee organizations served by the apprenticeship committee; or (2) In a manner which selects representatives of management and nonmanagement served by the apprenticeship committee. The council may act as the apprentice representative when the council determines there is no feasible method to choose nonmanagement representatives. Apprenticeship committees shall devise standards for apprenticeship programs and operate such programs in accordance with the standards established by this chapter and by rules adopted under this chapter. The council and supervisor may provide aid and technical assistance to apprenticeship program sponsors and applicants, or potential applicants.
RCW 49.17.170 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 170
RCW 49.17.170: Injunctions—Temporary restraining orders.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to and after having invoked the powers of restraint vested in the director as provided in RCW 49.17.130 the superior courts of the state of Washington shall have jurisdiction upon petition of the director, through the attorney general, to enjoin any condition or practice in any workplace from which there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result to any employee immediately or before the imminence of such danger can be eliminated through the enforcement procedures otherwise provided by this chapter. Any order issued under this section may require such steps to be taken as may be necessary to avoid, correct, or remove such danger and prohibit the employment or presence of any individual in locations or under conditions where such danger exists, except individuals whose presence is necessary to avoid, correct, or remove such danger or to maintain the capacity of a continuous process operation to resume normal operation without a complete cessation of operations, or where a cessation of operations is necessary, to permit such to be accomplished in a safe and orderly manner. (2) Upon the filing of any such petition the superior courts of the state of Washington shall have jurisdiction to grant such injunctive relief or temporary restraining order pending the outcome of enforcement proceedings pursuant to this chapter, except that no temporary restraining order issued without notice shall be effective for a period longer than five working days. (3) Whenever and as soon as any authorized representative of the director concludes that a condition or practice described in subsection (1) exists in any workplace, he or she shall inform the affected employees and employers of the danger and may recommend to the director that relief be sought under this section. (4) If the director arbitrarily or capriciously fails to invoke his or her restraining authority under RCW 49.17.130 or fails to seek relief under this section, any employee who may be injured by reason of such failure, or the representative of such employees, may bring an action against the director in the superior court for the county in which the danger is alleged to exist for a writ of mandamus to compel the director to seek such an order and for such further relief as may be appropriate or seek the director to exercise his or her restraining authority under RCW 49.17.130 .
RCW 49.46.100 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 46 / Section 100
RCW 49.46.100: Prohibited acts of employer—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Any employer who hinders or delays the director or his or her authorized representatives in the performance of his or her duties in the enforcement of this chapter, or refuses to admit the director or his or her authorized representatives to any place of employment, or fails to make, keep, and preserve any records as required under the provisions of this chapter, or falsifies any such record, or refuses to make any record accessible to the director or his or her authorized representatives upon demand, or refuses to furnish a sworn statement of such record or any other information required for the proper enforcement of this chapter to the director or his or her authorized representatives upon demand, or pays or agrees to pay an employee less than the employee is entitled to under this chapter, or otherwise violates any provision of this chapter or of any regulation issued under this chapter shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and shall, upon conviction therefor, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) Any employer who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any employee because such employee has made any complaint to his or her employer, to the director, or his or her authorized representatives that he or she has not been paid wages in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or that the employer has violated any provision of this chapter, or because such employee has caused to be instituted or is about to cause to be instituted any proceeding under or related to this chapter, or because such employee has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and shall, upon conviction therefor, be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 49.60.060 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 060
RCW 49.60.060: Membership of commission.
Status: in_force

One of the original members of the commission shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of five years, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years each, except that any individual chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the member whom the individual succeeds. A member shall be eligible for reappointment. A vacancy in the commission shall be filled within thirty days, the remaining members to exercise all powers of the commission. Any member of the commission may be removed by the governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misconduct or malfeasance in office, after being given a written statement of the charges and an opportunity to be heard thereon.
RCW 49.62.070 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 62 / Section 070
RCW 49.62.070: Employees having an additional job—When authorized.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, an employer may not restrict, restrain, or prohibit an employee earning less than twice the applicable state minimum hourly wage from having an additional job, supplementing their income by working for another employer, working as an independent contractor, or being self-employed. (2)(a) This section shall not apply to any such additional services when the specific services to be offered by the employee raise issues of safety for the employee, coworkers, or the public, or interfere with the reasonable and normal scheduling expectations of the employer. (b) This section does not alter the obligations of an employee to an employer under existing law, including the common law duty of loyalty and laws preventing conflicts of interest and any corresponding policies addressing such obligations.
RCW 49.92.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 92 / Section 040
RCW 49.92.040: Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The department must adopt rules for purposes of implementing and enforcing this chapter including, but not limited to, rules establishing processes for enforcement and appeals of citations issued, and rules concerning the collection of civil penalties and other amounts owed. The rules must be at least equal to enforcement of the protections provided by chapter 49.46 RCW. (2) The department must deposit all civil penalties paid under this chapter in the supplemental pension fund established under RCW 51.44.033 .
RCW 49.80.020 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 80 / Section 020
RCW 49.80.020: Use of skilled and trained workforce required—Advanced safety curriculum—Application.
Status: in_force

(1) An owner or operator of a stationary source that is engaged in activities described in code 324110 or 325110 of the North American industry classification system, when contracting for the performance of construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work at the stationary source, shall require that its contractors and any subcontractors use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all on-site work within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades. This section shall not apply to oil and gas extraction operations. (2)(a) The department in consultation with the Washington state apprenticeship and training council shall approve a curriculum of in-person classroom and laboratory instruction for approved advanced safety training for workers at high hazard facilities. (b) The safety training must be provided by a training provider, which may include a registered apprenticeship program, approved by the department. The department must periodically review and revise the curriculum to reflect current best practices. (c) Upon receipt of certification from the approved training provider, the department must issue a certificate to a worker who completes the approved curriculum. (d) The department may accept a certificate or other documentation issued by another state if the department finds that the curriculum and documentation of the other state meets the requirements of this subsection. (3) This section applies to work performed under contracts awarded, contract extensions, and contract renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2020. This section shall also apply to work performed under a contract awarded before January 1, 2020, if the work is performed more than one year after January 1, 2020. (4) This section does not apply to: (a) The employees of the owner or operator of the stationary source, nor does it prevent the owner or operator of the stationary source from using its own employees to perform any work that has not been assigned to contractors while the employees of the contractor are present and working; (b) A contractor who has requested qualified workers from the local hiring halls or apprenticeship programs that dispatch workers in the apprenticeable occupation and who, due to workforce shortages, is unable to obtain sufficient qualified workers within forty-eight hours of the request, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays excepted; and (c) Emergencies that make compliance impracticable because they require immediate action to prevent harm to public health or safety or to the environment. This section applies as soon as the emergency is over or it becomes practicable for contractors to obtain a qualified workforce. (5) The requirements under subsection (1) of this section apply to each individual contractor's and subcontractor's on-site workforce. (6) The requirements of this section do not make the work described in subsection (1) of this section a public work within the meaning of RCW 39.04.010 .
RCW 49.94.900 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 94 / Section 900
RCW 49.94.900: Conflict with federal requirements—2018 c 38.
Status: in_force

If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state.
RCW 49.105.030 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 105 / Section 030
RCW 49.105.030: Certification verification.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning January 1, 2026, contractors must ensure all fire-resistant material is applied by a certified fire-resistant material applicator prior to the individual applying any fire-resistant material. A contractor must verify that the individual is certified by the department by obtaining written documentation of the individual's certification. (2) Contractors must retain the written documentation for a period of 10 years.
RCW 49.52.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 52 / Section 040
RCW 49.52.040: Actions to recover for service—Lien—Priority.
Status: in_force

If any such employer shall default in any such payment to any physician, surgeon, hospital, hospital association or any other parties to whom any such payment is due, the sum so due may be collected by an action at law in the name of the physician, surgeon, hospital, hospital association or any other party to whom such payment is owing, or their assigns and against such defaulting employer, and in addition to such action, such claims shall have the same priority and lien rights as granted to the state for claims due the accident and medical aid funds by section 7682 of Remington's Compiled Statutes of Washington, 1922 [RCW 51.16.150 through 51.16.170 ], and acts amendatory thereto, which priority and lien rights shall be enforced in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided in said section 7682 [RCW 51.16.150 through 51.16.170 ]: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That the said claims for physicians, surgeons, hospitals and hospital associations and others shall be secondary and inferior to any claims of the state and to any claims for labor. Such right of action shall be in addition to any other right of action or remedy.
RCW 49.12.187 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 187
RCW 49.12.187: Collective bargaining rights not affected—Applicability.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter shall not be construed to interfere with, impede, or in any way diminish the right of employees to bargain collectively with their employers through representatives of their own choosing concerning wages or standards or conditions of employment. However, rules adopted under this chapter regarding appropriate rest and meal periods as applied to employees in the construction trades may be superseded by a collective bargaining agreement negotiated under the national labor relations act, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 151 et seq., if the terms of the collective bargaining agreement covering such employees specifically require rest and meal periods and prescribe requirements concerning those rest and meal periods. (2) Employees of public employers may enter into collective bargaining contracts, labor/management agreements, or other mutually agreed to employment agreements that specifically vary from or supersede, in part or in total, rules adopted under this chapter regarding appropriate rest and meal periods. (3) Rules adopted under this chapter regarding appropriate rest and meal periods as applied to employees who have entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level may be superseded by a collective bargaining agreement negotiated under the national labor relations act, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 151 et seq., if the terms of the collective bargaining agreement covering such employees expressly provides for wages and working conditions.
RCW 49.100.020 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 100 / Section 020
RCW 49.100.020: Employer must grant a temporary leave of absence to an employee performing an official duty as a member of the legislature.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer must grant a temporary leave of absence without loss of job status or seniority to an employee who is a member of the state legislature in order for that employee to perform any official duty as a member of the legislature during regular and special legislative sessions. (2) The leave of absence under this chapter may be unpaid leave. However, an employee may elect to substitute any accrued paid leave to which the employee is entitled for any part of the leave provided under this chapter. (3) An employer may not discharge or threaten to discharge an employee for taking a leave of absence under this chapter.
RCW 49.60.208 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 208
RCW 49.60.208: Unfair practice—Religious affiliation disclosure.
Status: in_force

It is an unfair practice for an employer to: (1) Require an employee to disclose his or her sincerely held religious affiliation or beliefs, unless the disclosure is for the purpose of providing a religious accommodation at the request of the employee; or (2) Require or authorize an employee to disclose information about the religious affiliation of another employee, unless the individual whose religious affiliation will be disclosed (a) expressly consents to the disclosure, and (b) has knowledge of the purpose for the disclosure.
RCW 49.60.227 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 227
RCW 49.60.227: Declaratory judgment action to strike discriminatory provision of real property contract—Restrictive covenant modification document as alternative.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) If a written instrument contains a provision that is void by reason of RCW 49.60.224 , the owner, occupant, or tenant of the property which is subject to the provision or the homeowners' association board may cause the provision to be stricken from the public records by bringing an action in the superior court in the county in which the property is located. The action shall be an in rem, declaratory judgment action whose title shall be the description of the property. The necessary party to the action shall be the owner, occupant, or tenant of the property or any portion thereof. The person bringing the action shall pay a fee set under RCW 36.18.012 . (b) If the court finds that any provisions of the written instrument are void under RCW 49.60.224 , it shall enter an order striking the void provisions from the public records and eliminating the void provisions from the title or lease of the property described in the complaint. (i) A complete copy of any document affected by the order shall be made an exhibit to the order and the order shall identify each document by recording number and date of recordation and set forth verbatim the void provisions to be struck from such document. The order shall include a certified copy of each document, upon which the court has physically redacted the void provisions. (ii) The person bringing the action may obtain and deliver a certified copy of the order to the office of the county auditor or, in charter counties, the county official charged with the responsibility for recording instruments in the county records, in the county where the property is located. (iii) The auditor shall record the documents prepared by the court. An image of each document so corrected shall be placed in the public records. Each corrected document shall contain the following information on the first page or a cover page prepared pursuant to RCW 65.04.047 : The auditor's file number or book and page of the original document, a notation that the original document was corrected pursuant to this section, the cause number of the court action, and the date the order was entered. (iv) The auditor or official shall update the index of each original document referenced in the order with the auditor's file number of the corrected document. Further, the index will note that the original record is no longer the primary official public record and is removed from the chain of title pursuant to the court order. (v) The original document or image and subsequent records of such actions shall be separately maintained in the county's records and, at the auditor's or official's discretion, the original document or image may also be transferred to the secretary of state archives division to be preserved for historical or archival purposes. (2)(a) As an alternative to the judicial procedure set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the owner of property subject to a written instrument that contains a provision that is void by reason of RCW 49.60.224 may record a restrictive covenant modification document with the county auditor, or in charter counties the county official charged with the responsibility for recording instruments in the county records, in the county in which the property is located. (b) The modification document shall contain a recording reference to the original written instrument. (c) The modification document must state, in part: "The referenced original written instrument contains discriminatory provisions that are void and unenforceable under RCW 49.60.224 and federal law. This document strikes from the referenced original instrument all provisions that are void and unenforceable under law." (d) The effective date of the modification document shall be the same as the effective date of the original written instrument. (e) If the owner causes to be recorded a modification document that contains modifications not authorized by this section, the county auditor or recording officer shall not incur liability for recording the document. Any liability that may result is the sole responsibility of the owner who caused the recordation. (f) No filing or recording fees or otherwise authorized surcharges shall be required for the filing of a modification document pursuant to this section. (3) For the purposes of this section, "restrictive covenant modification document" or "modification document" means a standard form developed and designed by the Washington state association of county auditors.
RCW 49.40.070 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 40 / Section 070
RCW 49.40.070: Appeal.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved by the finding or award of the director of labor and industries has the right of appeal in the manner provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 49.48.050 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 48 / Section 050
RCW 49.48.050: Remedy cumulative.
Status: in_force

Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the authority of the prosecuting attorney of any county to prosecute actions, both civil and criminal, for such violations of RCW 49.48.040 through 49.48.080 as may come to his or her knowledge, or to enforce the provisions hereof independently and without specific direction of the director of labor and industries.
RCW 49.76.900 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 76 / Section 900
RCW 49.76.900: Effective date—2008 c 286.
Status: in_force

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 1, 2008].
RCW 49.08.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 08 / Section 040
RCW 49.08.040: Compensation and travel expenses of arbitrators.
Status: in_force

Such arbitrators shall receive five dollars per day for each day actually engaged in such arbitration and travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended to be paid upon certificates of the director of labor and industries out of the fund appropriated for the purpose or at the disposal of the department of labor and industries applicable to such expenditure.
RCW 49.37.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 37 / Section 040
RCW 49.37.040: Collective bargaining—Appropriate bargaining unit.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The commission, upon reasonable notice, shall decide in each application for certification as an exclusive bargaining representative, the unit appropriate for the purpose of collective bargaining. (b) In determining, modifying, or combining the bargaining unit, the commission shall consider the duties, skills, and working conditions of the employees; the history of collective bargaining by the employees and their bargaining representatives; the extent of organization among the employees; and the desire of the employees. (2) The commission shall determine the bargaining representative by conducting an election after a showing of interest by employees, as provided in RCW 49.37.050 . (3) If a single employee organization is the exclusive bargaining representative for two or more units, upon petition by the employee organization, the units may be consolidated into a single larger unit if the commission considers the larger unit to be appropriate. If consolidation is appropriate, the commission shall certify the employee organization as the exclusive bargaining representative of the new unit. (4) No question concerning representation may be raised if: (a) Fewer than 12 months have elapsed since the last certification or election; or (b) A valid collective bargaining agreement is in effect, except for that period of no more than 90 calendar days nor less than 60 calendar days before the expiration of the agreement.
RCW 49.12.903 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 903
RCW 49.12.903: Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
RCW 49.62.050 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 62 / Section 050
RCW 49.62.050: Unenforceable provisions.
Status: in_force

A provision in a noncompetition covenant signed by an employee or independent contractor who is Washington-based is void and unenforceable: (1) If the covenant requires the employee or independent contractor to adjudicate a noncompetition covenant outside of this state; (2) To the extent it deprives the employee or independent contractor of the protections or benefits of this chapter; or (3) If it allows or requires the application of choice of law principles or the substantive law of any jurisdiction other than Washington state.
RCW 49.58.080 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 58 / Section 080
RCW 49.58.080: Violation of chapter—Adoption of discriminatory compensation decision or other practice.
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter occurs when a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted, when an individual becomes subject to a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, or when an individual is affected by application of a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, including each time wages, benefits, or other compensation is paid, resulting in whole or in part from such a decision or other practice.
RCW 49.60.214 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 214
RCW 49.60.214: Misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal—Civil infraction—Investigation and enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be a civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW for any person to misrepresent an animal as a service animal or service animal trainee. A violation of this section occurs when a person: (a) Expressly or impliedly represents that an animal is a service animal or service animal trainee for the purpose of securing the rights or privileges afforded disabled persons accompanied by service animals set forth in state or federal law; and (b) Knew or should have known that the animal in question did not meet the definition of a service animal or service animal trainee. (2)(a) An enforcement officer as defined under RCW 7.80.040 may investigate and enforce this section by making an inquiry of the person accompanied by the animal in question and issuing a civil infraction. Refusal to answer the questions allowable under (b) of this subsection shall create a presumption that the animal is not a service animal or service animal trainee and the enforcement officer may issue a civil infraction and require the person to remove the animal from the place of public accommodation. (b) An enforcement officer or place of public accommodation shall not ask about the nature or extent of a person's disability, but may make two inquiries to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal or service animal trainee. An enforcement officer or place of public accommodation may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task the animal has been trained or is in training to perform. An enforcement officer or place of public accommodation shall not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal, or require that the service animal demonstrate its task. Generally, an enforcement officer or place of public accommodation may not make these inquiries about a service animal when it is readily apparent that an animal is trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability, such as a dog is observed guiding a person who is blind or has low vision, pulling a person's wheelchair, or providing assistance with stability or balance to a person with an observable mobility disability.
RCW 49.44.020 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 44 / Section 020
RCW 49.44.020: Bribery of labor representative.
Status: in_force

Every person who shall give, offer, or promise, directly or indirectly, any compensation, gratuity, or reward to any duly constituted representative of a labor organization, with intent to influence him or her in respect to any of his or her acts, decisions or other duties as such representative, or to induce him or her to prevent or cause a strike by the employees of any person or corporation, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
RCW 49.44.120 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 44 / Section 120
RCW 49.44.120: Requiring lie detector tests—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or the state of Washington, its political subdivisions or municipal corporations to require, directly or indirectly, that any employee or prospective employee take or be subjected to any lie detector or similar tests as a condition of employment or continued employment: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to persons making application for employment with any law enforcement agency or with the juvenile court services agency of any county, or to persons returning after a break of more than twenty-four consecutive months in service as a fully commissioned law enforcement officer: PROVIDED FURTHER, That this section shall not apply to either the initial application for employment or continued employment of persons who manufacture, distribute, or dispense controlled substances as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW, or to persons in sensitive positions directly involving national security. (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of psychological tests as defined in RCW 18.83.010 . (3) Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (4) As used in this section, "person" includes any individual, firm, corporation, or agency or political subdivision of the state. (5) Nothing in this section may be construed as limiting any statutory or common law rights of any person illegally denied employment or continued employment under this section for purposes of any civil action or injunctive relief.
RCW 49.12.041 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 041
RCW 49.12.041: Investigation of wages, hours and working conditions—Statements, inspections authorized.
Status: in_force

It shall be the responsibility of the director to investigate the wages, hours and conditions of employment of all employees, including minors, except as may otherwise be provided in chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. The director, or the director's authorized representative, shall have full authority to require statements from all employers, relative to wages, hours and working conditions and to inspect the books, records and physical facilities of all employers subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. Such examinations shall take place within normal working hours, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.
RCW 49.44.090 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 44 / Section 090
RCW 49.44.090: Unfair practices in employment because of age of employee or applicant—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

It shall be an unfair practice: (1) For an employer or licensing agency, because an individual is forty years of age or older, to refuse to hire or employ or license or to bar or to terminate from employment such individual, or to discriminate against such individual in promotion, compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment: PROVIDED, That employers or licensing agencies may establish reasonable minimum and/or maximum age limits with respect to candidates for positions of employment, which positions are of such a nature as to require extraordinary physical effort, endurance, condition or training, subject to the approval of the executive director of the Washington state human rights commission or the director of labor and industries through the division of industrial relations. (2) For any employer, licensing agency or employment agency to print or circulate or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement, or publication, or to use any form of application for employment or to make any inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses any limitation, specification or discrimination respecting individuals forty years of age or older: PROVIDED, That nothing herein shall forbid a requirement of disclosure of birthdate upon any form of application for employment or by the production of a birth certificate or other sufficient evidence of the applicant's true age after an employee is hired. Nothing contained in this section or in RCW 49.60.180 as to age shall be construed to prevent the termination of the employment of any person who is physically unable to perform his or her duties or to affect the retirement policy or system of any employer where such policy or system is not merely a subterfuge to evade the purposes of this section; nor shall anything in this section or in RCW 49.60.180 be deemed to preclude the varying of insurance coverages according to an employee's age; nor shall this section be construed as applying to any state, county, or city law enforcement agencies, or as superseding any law fixing or authorizing the establishment of reasonable minimum or maximum age limits with respect to candidates for certain positions in public employment which are of such a nature as to require extraordinary physical effort, or which for other reasons warrant consideration of age factors.
RCW 49.19.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 19 / Section 040
RCW 49.19.040: Violent acts—Records.
Status: in_force

Each health care setting shall keep a record of any violent act against an employee, a patient, or a visitor occurring at the setting. Each record shall be kept for at least five years following the act reported, during which time it shall be available for inspection by the department upon request. At a minimum, the record shall include: (1) The health care setting's name and address; (2) The date, time, and specific location at the health care setting where the act occurred; (3) The name, job title, department or ward assignment, and staff identification or social security number of the victim if an employee; (4) A description of the person against whom the act was committed as: (a) A patient; (b) A visitor; (c) An employee; or (d) Other; (5) A description of the person committing the act as: (a) A patient; (b) A visitor; (c) An employee; or (d) Other; (6) A description of the type of violent act as a: (a) Threat of assault with no physical contact; (b) Physical assault with contact but no physical injury; (c) Physical assault with mild soreness, surface abrasions, scratches, or small bruises; (d) Physical assault with major soreness, cuts, or large bruises; (e) Physical assault with severe lacerations, a bone fracture, or a head injury; or (f) Physical assault with loss of limb or death; (7) An identification of any body part injured; (8) A description of any weapon used; (9) The number of employees in the vicinity of the act when it occurred; and (10) A description of actions taken by employees and the health care setting in response to the act.
RCW 49.28.160 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 28 / Section 160
RCW 49.28.160: Flexible work policies.
Status: in_force

(1) Every general authority and limited authority Washington law enforcement agency may adopt a flexible work policy. The policy may allow for general authority and limited authority Washington peace officers to work at less than full time when feasible, such as supplementing work during peak hours with part-time officers. The flexible work policy may include alternative shift and work schedules that fit the needs of the law enforcement agency. (2) The flexible work policy adopted in subsection (1) of this section may require an officer have a certain number of years of experience as a full-time officer or have additional training for the officer to work part time or be eligible for any other types of flexible work. (3) The flexible work policy adopted in subsection (1) of this section may not cause the layoff or otherwise displace any full-time officer. (4) This section does not alter any existing collective bargaining unit, the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreement, or the duty of a law enforcement agency to meet their duty to bargain under chapter 41.56 or 41.80 RCW. Full-time and part-time officers working for the same law enforcement agency who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement must be in the same bargaining unit. (5) This section does not alter any laws or workplace policies relating to restrictions on secondary employment for general authority and limited authority Washington peace officers. (6) For the purposes of this section, the definitions in this subsection apply. (a) "General authority and limited authority Washington law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as "general authority Washington law enforcement agency" and "limited authority Washington law enforcement agency" as defined in RCW 10.93.020 (3) and (5), respectively. (b) "General authority and limited authority Washington peace officers" has the same meaning as "general authority Washington peace officer" and "limited authority Washington peace officer" as defined in RCW 10.93.020 (4) and (6), respectively.
RCW 49.48.087 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 48 / Section 087
RCW 49.48.087: Rules.
Status: in_force

The director may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of RCW 49.48.082 through 49.48.086 .
RCW 49.26.010 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 26 / Section 010
RCW 49.26.010: Legislative declaration.
Status: in_force

Airborne asbestos dust and particles, such as those from sprayed asbestos slurry, asbestos-coated ventilating ducts, and certain other applications of asbestos are known to produce irreversible lung damage and bronchogenic carcinoma. One American of every four dying in urban areas of the United States has asbestos particles or dust in his or her lungs. The nature of this problem is such as to constitute a hazard to the public health and safety, and should be brought under appropriate regulation.
RCW 49.60.380 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 380
RCW 49.60.380: License waiver for dog guide and service animals.
Status: in_force

A county, city, or town shall honor a request by a blind person or hearing impaired person not to be charged a fee to license his or her dog guide, or a request by a physically disabled person not to be charged a fee to license his or her service animal.
RCW 49.90.010 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 90 / Section 010
RCW 49.90.010: Sensory disabilities—State agencies—Need for service animal training—Definition.
Status: in_force

(1) Within this section, "sensory disability" means a sensory condition that materially limits, contributes to limiting, or, if not corrected or accommodated, will probably result in limiting an individual's activities or functioning. (2) The office of financial management shall adopt rules that authorize state agencies to provide allowances to employees with sensory disabilities who must attend training necessary to attain a new service animal. The employee's absence must be treated in the same manner as that granted to employees who are absent to attend training that supports or improves their job performance, except that the employee shall not be eligible for reimbursement under RCW 43.03.050 or 43.03.060 . The office of financial management shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter. (3) If the necessity to attend training for a new service animal is foreseeable and the training will cause the employee to miss work, the employee shall provide the employer with not less than thirty days' notice, before the date the absence is to begin, of the employee's impending absence. If the date of the training requires the absence to begin in less than thirty days, the employee shall provide notice as is practicable. (4) An agency may require that a request to attend service animal training be supported by a certification issued by the relevant training organization. The employee must provide, in a timely manner, a copy of the certification to the agency. Certification provided under this section is sufficient if it states: (a) The date on which the service animal training session is scheduled to commence; and (b) the session's duration.
RCW 49.36.015 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 36 / Section 015
RCW 49.36.015: Injunctions in labor disputes.
Status: in_force

No restraining order or injunction shall be granted by any court of this state, or any judge or judges thereof in any case between an employer and employee or between employer and employees or between employees or between persons employed and persons seeking employment involving or growing out of a dispute concerning terms or conditions of employment, unless necessary to prevent irreparable damage to property or to a personal right or to a property right of the party making the application, for which injury there is no adequate remedy at law, and such petition must be in writing describing such damage or injury feared by the applicant, and sworn to by the applicant or his or her agent or attorney. No such restraining order or injunction shall prohibit any such person or persons, whether singly or in concert, from terminating any relation of employment or from ceasing to perform any work or labor; or from paying or giving to, or withholding from any person engaged in such dispute, any strike benefits or other moneys or things of value; or from doing any act or thing which might lawfully be done in the absence of such dispute by any party thereto; nor shall any of the acts specified in this section be considered or held to be illegal or unlawful in any court of the state.
RCW 49.17.080 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 080
RCW 49.17.080: Variance from safety and health standards—Application—Contents—Procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) Any employer may apply to the director for a temporary order granting a variance from any safety and health standard promulgated by rule or regulation under the authority of this chapter. Such temporary order shall be granted only if the employer files an application which meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section and establishes that the employer is unable to comply with a safety or health standard because of the unavailability of professional or technical personnel or of materials and equipment needed to come into compliance with the safety and health standard or because necessary construction or alteration of facilities cannot be completed by the effective date of such safety and health standard, that he or she is taking all available steps to safeguard his or her employees against the hazards covered by the safety and health standard, and he or she has an effective program for coming into compliance with such safety and health standard as quickly as practicable. Any temporary order issued under the authority of this subsection shall prescribe the practices, means, methods, operations, and processes which the employer must adopt and use while the order is in effect and state in detail his or her program for coming into compliance with the safety and health standard. Such a temporary order may be granted only after notice to employees and an opportunity for a hearing upon request of the employer or any affected employee. The name of any affected employee requesting a hearing under the provisions of this subsection shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed without the consent of such employee. The director may issue one interim order to be effective until a determination is made or a decision rendered if a hearing is demanded. No temporary order may be in effect for longer than the period needed by the employer to achieve compliance with the standard, or one year, whichever is shorter, except that such an order may be renewed not more than twice, so long as the requirements of this subsection are met and if an application for renewal is filed at least ninety days prior to the expiration date of the order. No renewal of a temporary order may remain in effect for longer than one hundred eighty days. (2) An application for a temporary order under this section shall contain: (a) A specification of the safety and health standard or portion thereof from which the employer seeks a variance; (b) A representation by the employer, supported by representations from qualified persons having firsthand knowledge of the facts represented, that he or she is unable to comply with the safety and health standard or portion thereof and a detailed statement of the reasons therefor; (c) A statement of the steps the employer has taken and will take, with specific dates, to protect employees against the hazard covered by the standard; (d) A statement as to when the employer expects to be able to comply with the standard or portion thereof and what steps he or she has taken and will take, with dates specified, to come into compliance with the standard; and (e) A certification that the employer, by the date of mailing or delivery of the application to the director, has informed his or her employees of the application by providing a copy thereof to his or her employees or their authorized representative by posting a copy of such application in a place or places reasonably accessible to all employees or by other appropriate means of notification and by mailing a copy to the authorized representative of such employees; the application shall set forth the manner in which the employees have been so informed. The application shall also advise employees and their employee representatives of their right to apply to the director to conduct a hearing upon the application for a variance.
RCW 49.66.080 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 66 / Section 080
RCW 49.66.080: Rules and regulations—Procedures.
Status: in_force

The director shall have the power to make such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, including the establishment of procedures for the hearing and determination of charges alleging unfair labor practices, and for a determination on application by either party when an impasse has arisen, and as he or she shall determine are necessary to effectuate its purpose and to enable him or her to carry out its provisions.
RCW 49.58.005 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 58 / Section 005
RCW 49.58.005: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that despite existing equal pay laws, there continues to be a gap in wages and advancement opportunities among workers in Washington, especially women and workers in other protected classes. Income disparities limit the ability of these workers to provide for their families, leading to higher rates of poverty among women and children and workers in other protected classes. The legislature finds that in order to promote fairness among workers, employees must be compensated equitably. Further, policies that encourage retaliation or discipline towards workers who discuss or inquire about compensation prevent workers from moving forward. (2) The legislature intends to update the existing Washington state equal pay act, not modified since 1943, to address income disparities, employer discrimination, and retaliation practices, and to reflect the equal status of all workers in Washington state. (3) The legislature finds that: (a) The long-held business practice of inquiring about salary history has contributed to persistent earning inequalities; (b) Historically, women have been offered lower initial pay than men for the same jobs even where their levels of education and experience are the same or comparable; and (c) Lower starting salaries translate into lower pay, less family income, and more children and families in poverty. (4) The legislature therefore intends to follow multiple other states and take the additional step towards gender equality by prohibiting an employer from seeking the wage or salary history of an applicant for employment in certain circumstances. Further, the legislature intends to require an employer to provide wage and salary information to applicants and employees.
RCW 49.24.330 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 24 / Section 330
RCW 49.24.330: Generators, transformers, etc., to be grounded.
Status: in_force

The frames and bed plates of generators, transformers, compensators, rheostats and motors installed underground shall be effectively grounded. All metallic coverings, armoring of cables, other than trailing cables, and the neutral wire of three-wire systems shall also be so grounded.
RCW 49.60.225 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 225
RCW 49.60.225: Relief for unfair practice in real estate transaction—Damages—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) When a reasonable cause determination has been made under RCW 49.60.240 that an unfair practice in a real estate transaction has been committed and a finding has been made that the respondent has engaged in any unfair practice under RCW 49.60.250 , the administrative law judge shall promptly issue an order for such relief suffered by the aggrieved person as may be appropriate, which may include actual damages as provided by the federal fair housing amendments act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 3601 et seq.), and injunctive or other equitable relief. Such order may, to further the public interest, assess a civil penalty against the respondent: (a) In an amount up to ten thousand dollars if the respondent has not been determined to have committed any prior unfair practice in a real estate transaction; (b) In an amount up to twenty-five thousand dollars if the respondent has been determined to have committed one other unfair practice in a real estate transaction during the five-year period ending on the date of the filing of this charge; or (c) In an amount up to fifty thousand dollars if the respondent has been determined to have committed two or more unfair practices in a real estate transaction during the seven-year period ending on the date of the filing of this charge, for loss of the right secured by RCW 49.60.010 , 49.60.030 , 49.60.040 , and 49.60.222 through 49.60.224 , as now or hereafter amended, to be free from discrimination in real property transactions because of sex, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, families with children status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person who is blind, deaf, or physically disabled. Enforcement of the order and appeal therefrom by the complainant or respondent may be made as provided in RCW 49.60.260 and 49.60.270 . If acts constituting the unfair practice in a real estate transaction that is the object of the charge are determined to have been committed by the same natural person who has been previously determined to have committed acts constituting an unfair practice in a real estate transaction, then the civil penalty of up to fifty thousand dollars may be imposed without regard to the period of time within which any subsequent unfair practice in a real estate transaction occurred. All civil penalties assessed under this section shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the general fund. (2) Such order shall not affect any contract, sale, conveyance, encumbrance, or lease consummated before the issuance of an order that involves a bona fide purchaser, encumbrancer, or tenant who does not have actual notice of the charge filed under this chapter. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, persons awarded damages under this section may not receive additional damages pursuant to RCW 49.60.250 .
RCW 49.26.110 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 26 / Section 110
RCW 49.26.110: Asbestos projects—Worker's and supervisor's certificates.
Status: in_force

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(1) No employee or other individual is eligible to do work governed by this chapter unless issued a certificate by the department. (2) To qualify for a certificate: (a) Certified asbestos workers must have successfully completed a four-day training course. Certified asbestos supervisors must have completed a five-day training course. Training courses shall be provided or approved by the department; shall cover such topics as the health and safety aspects of the removal and encapsulation of asbestos, including but not limited to the federal and state standards regarding protective clothing, respirator use, disposal, air monitoring, cleaning, and decontamination; and shall meet such additional qualifications as may be established by the department by rule for the type of certification sought. The department may require the successful completion of annual refresher courses provided or approved by the department for continued certification as an asbestos worker or supervisor. However, the authority of the director to adopt rules implementing this section is limited to rules that are specifically required, and only to the extent specifically required, for the standards to be as stringent as the applicable federal laws governing work subject to this chapter; and (b) All applicants for certification as asbestos workers or supervisors must pass an examination in the type of certification sought which shall be provided or approved by the department. These requirements are intended to represent the minimum requirements for certification and shall not preclude contractors or employers from providing additional education or training. (3) The department shall provide for the reciprocal certification of any individual trained to engage in asbestos projects in another state when the prior training is shown to be substantially similar to the training required by the department. Nothing shall prevent the department from requiring such individuals to take an examination or refresher course before certification. (4) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate, as provided under RCW 49.26.140 , for failure of the holder to comply with any requirement of this chapter or chapter 49.17 RCW, or any rule adopted under those chapters, or applicable health and safety standards and regulations. In addition to any penalty imposed under RCW 49.26.016 , the department may suspend or revoke any certificate issued under this chapter for a period of not less than six months upon the following grounds: (a) The certificate was obtained through error or fraud; or (b) The holder thereof is judged to be incompetent to carry out the work for which the certificate was issued. Before any certificate may be denied, suspended, or revoked, the holder thereof shall be given written notice of the department's intention to do so, mailed using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed to the holder's last known address. The notice shall enumerate the allegations against such holder, and shall give him or her the opportunity to request a hearing before the department. At such hearing, the department and the holder shall have opportunity to produce witnesses and give testimony. (5) A denial, suspension, or revocation order may be appealed to the board of industrial insurance appeals within fifteen working days after the denial, suspension, or revocation order is entered. The notice of appeal may be filed with the department or the board of industrial insurance appeals. The board of industrial insurance appeals shall hold the hearing in accordance with procedures established in RCW 49.17.140 . Any party aggrieved by an order of the board of industrial insurance appeals may obtain superior court review in the manner provided in RCW 49.17.150 . (6) Each person certified under this chapter shall display, upon the request of an authorized representative of the department, valid identification issued by the department.
RCW 49.76.120 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 76 / Section 120
RCW 49.76.120: Retaliation against employee.
Status: in_force

No employer may discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, deny a promotion to, sanction, discipline, retaliate against, harass, or otherwise discriminate against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee: (1) Exercised rights under RCW 49.76.030 or 49.76.115 ; (2) Filed or communicated to the employer an intent to file a complaint under RCW 49.76.070 or 49.76.100 ; or (3) Participated or assisted, as a witness or otherwise, in another employee's attempt to exercise rights under RCW 49.76.030 , 49.76.115 , 49.76.070 , or 49.76.100 .
RCW 49.26.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 26 / Section 040
RCW 49.26.040: Regulations—Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The asbestos use standards required under RCW 49.26.020 and the list of approved container types required under RCW 49.26.030 shall be adopted as regulations of the department of labor and industries. The department shall have the power to implement and enforce such regulations.
RCW 49.24.130 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 24 / Section 130
RCW 49.24.130: Air chambers—Hanging walks.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the air pressure in a tunnel heading exceeds twenty-one pounds per square inch above atmospheric pressure, two air chambers shall always be in use, except for such time as may be necessary when headings are being started from shafts; and whenever practicable the pressure in the outer chamber shall not exceed one-half the pressure in the heading; (2) In all tunnels sixteen feet in diameter or over, hanging walks shall be provided from working face to nearest lock. An overhead clearance of six feet shall be maintained and suitable ramps provided under all safety screens.
RCW 49.60.505 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 505
RCW 49.60.505: Community athletics programs—Nondiscrimination policy required.
Status: in_force

(1) By January 1, 2010, each city, town, county, or district operating a community athletics program or issuing permission to a third party for the operation of such program on its facilities shall adopt a policy that specifically prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of sex in the operation, conduct, or administration of community athletics programs for youth or adults. (2) It is the responsibility of each city, town, county, or district operating a community athletics program or issuing permission to a third party for the operation of such program on its facilities to publish and disseminate this policy. At a minimum, the nondiscrimination policy should be included in any publication that includes information about the entity's own athletics programs, or about obtaining a permit for operating athletics programs and on the appropriate city, town, county, or district website. (3) School districts issuing permission to a third party for the operation of a community athletics program on its facilities shall also follow the provisions of this section but may modify and use existing school district policies and procedures to the extent that is possible. Nothing in this section may be construed to require school districts to monitor compliance, investigate complaints, or otherwise enforce school district policies as to third parties using school district facilities. (4) Every city, town, county, or district covered by this section should also publish the name, office address, and office telephone number of the employee or employees responsible for its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under chapter 467, Laws of 2009.
RCW 49.12.360 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 360
RCW 49.12.360: Parental leave—Discrimination prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer must grant an adoptive parent or a stepparent, at the time of birth or initial placement for adoption of a child under the age of six, the same leave under the same terms as the employer grants to biological parents. As a term of leave, an employer may restrict leave to those living with the child at the time of birth or initial placement. (2) An employer must grant the same leave upon the same terms for men as it does for women. (3) The department shall administer and investigate violations of this section. Notices of infraction, penalties, and appeals shall be administered in the same manner as violations under RCW 49.12.285 . (4) For purposes of this section, "leave" means any leave from employment granted to care for a newborn or a newly adopted child at the time of placement for adoption. (5) Nothing in this section requires an employer to: (a) Grant leave equivalent to maternity disability leave; or (b) Establish a leave policy to care for a newborn or newly placed child if no such leave policy is in place for any of its employees.
RCW 49.60.530 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 530
RCW 49.60.530: Contractors and subcontractors with state for public works or for goods or services—Nondiscrimination requirements—Template contract provisions to be developed.
Status: in_force

(1) After January 1, 2024, any contractor, including subcontractors, with the state for public works or for goods or services is subject to the nondiscrimination requirements of this section and any rules and regulations to implement it. (2) Every state contract and subcontract for public works or for goods or services must contain a nondiscrimination clause prohibiting discrimination on the bases enumerated in subsection (3) of this section. The nondiscrimination clause must contain a provision requiring contractors and subcontractors to give written notice of their obligations under that clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement. (3) The antidiscrimination clauses required by this section must prohibit any covered contractor or subcontractor from: (a) Refusing to hire any person because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification: PROVIDED, That the prohibition against discrimination because of such disability shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular worker involved: PROVIDED, That this section shall not be construed to require an employer to establish employment goals or quotas based on sexual orientation; (b) Discharging or barring any person from employment because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability; (c) Discriminating against any person in compensation or in other terms or conditions of employment because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability: PROVIDED, That it shall not be an unfair practice for an employer to segregate washrooms or locker facilities on the basis of sex, or to base other terms and conditions of employment on the sex of employees where the commission by regulation or ruling in a particular instance has found the employment practice to be appropriate for the practical realization of equality of opportunity between the sexes; or (d) Printing or circulating, or causing to be printed or circulated, any statement, advertisement, or publication, or to use any form of application for employment, or to make any inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses any limitation, specification, or discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any intent to make any such limitation, specification, or discrimination, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification: PROVIDED, That nothing contained herein shall prohibit advertising in a foreign language. (4) The department of enterprise services, in collaboration with the office of minority and women's business enterprises, the office of equity, and the commission, must develop standard template contract provisions for public works and goods and services contracts to meet the provisions of this section.
RCW 49.12.149 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 149
RCW 49.12.149: Complaint of noncompliance—Collections.
Status: in_force

Collections of unpaid citations assessing civil penalties under RCW 49.28.150 , 49.12.145 , and 49.12.147 will be pursuant to RCW 49.48.086 .
RCW 49.95.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 95 / Section 040
RCW 49.95.040: Employer duty to inform.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Covered employers must inform an employee of instances of discrimination and abusive conduct occurring in or around the service recipient's home care setting prior to assigning the employee to that service recipient, and throughout the duration of service, if those instances are: (i) Documented by the covered employer; or (ii) Documented by the department of social and health services and communicated to the covered employer. (b) Covered employers must inform an employee, prior to assigning the employee to a service recipient, of a service recipient's challenging behavior that is documented: (i) In the service recipient's care plan; (ii) By the covered employer; or (iii) By the department of social and health services and communicated to the covered employer. (2)(a) Communication of the information in subsection (1) of this section must be tailored to respect the privacy of service recipients in accordance with the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996. (b) Upon request of the service recipient, a covered employer must provide a copy of the information the covered employer communicated to the employee under subsection (1) of this section. (3) If a covered employer miscategorizes an instance as discrimination or abusive conduct that should have been categorized as challenging behavior, or if a covered employer miscategorizes an instance as challenging behavior that should have been categorized as discrimination or abusive conduct, the covered employer must correct the categorization, correct how the instance was reported under RCW 49.95.050 , and comply with any provisions under this chapter applicable to addressing the behavior or conduct. (4) A covered employer may not terminate an employee, reduce the pay of an employee, or not offer future assignments to an employee for requesting reassignment due to alleged discrimination, abusive conduct, or challenging behavior. (5) Nothing in this section prevents a covered employer from: (a) Disciplining or terminating an employee if an allegation or request for reassignment was reasonably determined to be false or not made in good faith; (b) Terminating an employee or reducing hours due to lack of suitable work; or (c) Disciplining or terminating an employee for lawful reasons unrelated to their request for reassignment. (6) Nothing in this section requires an individual recipient of services to provide information required by this section to an employee. Nothing in this chapter shall limit the rights of a recipient of services under chapter 74.39A RCW to select, dismiss, assign hours, and supervise the work of individual providers as in RCW 74.39A.500 (1)(b).
RCW 49.36.010 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 36 / Section 010
RCW 49.36.010: Unions legalized.
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for working men and women to organize themselves into, or carry on labor unions for the purpose of lessening the hours of labor or increasing the wages or bettering the conditions of the members of such organizations; or carry out their legitimate purposes by any lawful means.
RCW 49.60.401 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 401
RCW 49.60.401: Short title—1999 c 3.
Status: in_force

RCW 49.60.400 shall be known and cited as the Washington State Civil Rights Act.
RCW 49.28.010 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 28 / Section 010
RCW 49.28.010: Eight hour day, 1899 act—Public works contracts—Emergency overtime—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Hereafter eight hours in any calendar day shall constitute a day's work on any work done for the state or any county or municipality within the state, subject to conditions hereinafter provided. (2) All work done by contract or subcontract on any building or improvements or works on roads, bridges, streets, alleys, or buildings for the state or any county or municipality within the state, shall be done under the provisions of this section. In cases of extraordinary emergency such as danger to life or property, the hours for work may be extended, but in such case the rate of pay for time employed in excess of eight hours of each calendar day, shall be one and one-half times the rate of pay allowed for the same amount of time during eight hours' service. And for this purpose this section is made a part of all contracts, subcontracts, or agreements for work done for the state or any county or municipality within the state. (3) Any contractor, subcontractor, or agent of contractor or subcontractor, foreman, or employer who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined a sum not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, or imprisoned in the county jail for a period of not less than ten days nor more than ninety days, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
RCW 49.95.010 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 95 / Section 010
RCW 49.95.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Abusive conduct" means conduct in a work setting that qualifies as workplace aggression, workplace violence, aggravated workplace violence, physical sexual aggression, rape, attempted rape, sexual contact, sexual harassment, workplace physical aggression, workplace verbal aggression, or inappropriate sexual behavior. For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered abusive conduct for the purposes of this chapter if expressly exempted from the applicable definition. (2) "Aggravated workplace violence," "aggravated violence," or "aggravated violent act" means assault or physically threatening behavior involving the use of a lethal weapon or a common object used as a lethal weapon, regardless of whether the use of a lethal weapon resulted in injury. (3) "Challenging behavior" means behavior by a service recipient that is specifically caused by or related to a disability that might be experienced by a long-term care worker as offensive or presenting a safety risk. (4) "Covered employer" means: (a) A consumer directed employer as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 ; and (b) A home care agency as defined in RCW 70.127.010 . (5) "Department" means the department of labor and industries. (6) "Disability" has the same meaning as in RCW 49.60.040 . (7) "Discrimination" means employment discrimination prohibited by chapter 49.60 RCW, including discriminatory harassment. It shall not constitute discrimination for a recipient of personal care services as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 to refuse to hire or terminate an employment relationship with an employee based on gender preferences. (8) "Discriminatory harassment" is unwelcome conduct that is based on a protected class listed in RCW 49.60.030 (1) where the conduct is enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive. "Discriminatory harassment" includes sexual harassment. For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered discriminatory harassment for purposes of this chapter. (9) "Employee" means a long-term care worker as defined in RCW 74.39A.009 that is employed by a covered employer. (10) "Inappropriate sexual behavior" means nonphysical acts of a sexual nature that a reasonable person would consider offensive or intimidating, such as sexual comments, unwanted requests for dates or sexual favors, or leaving sexually explicit material in view. An act may be considered inappropriate sexual behavior independent of whether the act is severe or pervasive enough to be considered sexual harassment. For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered inappropriate sexual behavior for purposes of this chapter. (11) "Long-term care workers" means all persons who provide paid, hands-on personal care services for the elderly or persons with disabilities, including individual providers of home care services, direct care workers employed by home care agencies or a consumer directed employer, and providers of home care services to persons with developmental disabilities under Title 71A RCW. (12) "Physical sexual aggression" means any type of sexual contact or behavior, other than rape or attempted rape, that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered physical sexual aggression for the purposes of this chapter. (13) "Rape" or "attempted rape" have the same meanings as in RCW 9A.44.040 , 9A.44.050 , and 9A.44.060 . (14) "Sexual contact" has the same meaning as in RCW 9A.44.010 . For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered sexual contact for the purposes of this chapter. (15) "Sexual harassment" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.640.020 . For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered sexual harassment for purposes of this chapter. (16) "Trauma-informed care" means a strength-based service delivery approach that: (a) Is grounded in the understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma; (b) Emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety for both providers and survivors; and (c) Creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment. (17) "Workplace physical aggression" means an occurrence of physically threatening behavior in a work setting, including threats of physical harm, or an occurrence of slapping, biting, or intentionally bumping. For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered workplace physical aggression for purposes of this chapter. (18) "Workplace verbal aggression" means acts of nonphysical hostility or threats of violence in the work setting. "Workplace verbal aggression" includes verbal aggression such as insulting or belittling an individual. For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered workplace verbal aggression for purposes of this chapter. (19) "Workplace violence," "violence," or "violent act" means the occurrence of physical assault, such as hitting or kicking, including using a nonlethal weapon. For service recipients, behavior that meets the definition of subsection (3) of this section is not considered workplace violence for purposes of this chapter.
RCW 49.40.060 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 40 / Section 060
RCW 49.40.060: Findings and award.
Status: in_force

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The director of labor and industries, or his or her deputy holding the hearing shall, after such hearing, determine the amount due from the employer to the employee, and shall make findings of fact and an award in accordance therewith, which findings and award shall be filed in the office of the director and a copy thereof served upon the employer and upon the employee using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed directed to their last known post office address.
RCW 49.62.080 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 62 / Section 080
RCW 49.62.080: Violation of this chapter—Relief—Remedies.
Status: in_force

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(1) Upon a violation of this chapter, the attorney general, on behalf of a person or persons, may pursue any and all relief. A person aggrieved by a noncompetition covenant may bring a cause of action to pursue any and all relief provided for in subsections (2) and (3) of this section. (2) If a court or arbitrator determines that a noncompetition covenant violates this chapter, the violator must pay the aggrieved person the greater of his or her actual damages or a statutory penalty of five thousand dollars, plus reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs incurred in the proceeding. (3) If a court or arbitrator reforms, rewrites, modifies, or only partially enforces any noncompetition covenant, the party seeking enforcement must pay the aggrieved person the greater of his or her actual damages or a statutory penalty of five thousand dollars, plus reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs incurred in the proceeding. (4) A cause of action may not be brought regarding a noncompetition covenant signed prior to January 1, 2020, if the noncompetition covenant is not being enforced or explicitly leveraged.
RCW 49.08.030 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 08 / Section 030
RCW 49.08.030: Service of process.
Status: in_force

Any notice or process issued by the board herein created, shall be served by any sheriff, coroner or constable to whom the same may be directed, or in whose hands the same may be placed for service.
RCW 49.44.250 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 44 / Section 250
RCW 49.44.250: Required religious or political meetings—Employee rights—Exceptions—Notice—Definitions.
Status: reserved

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, any employer, including the state and any instrumentality or political subdivision thereof, may not subject or threaten to subject any employee to discipline or discharge, or otherwise penalize or take any adverse employment action against an employee: (a) On account of the employee's refusal to: (i) Attend or participate in an employer-sponsored meeting with the employer or its agent, representative, or designee, the primary purpose of which is to communicate the employer's opinion concerning religious or political matters; or (ii) Listen to speech or view communications, including electronic communications, the primary purpose of which is to communicate the employer's opinion concerning religious or political matters; or (b) As a means of requiring an employee to attend a meeting or participate in communications described in (a) of this subsection; or (c) Because the employee, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, makes a good faith report, orally or in writing, of a violation or a suspected violation of this section. This subsection (1)(c) does not apply if the employee knows that the report is false. (2) This section does not: (a) Prohibit an employer or its agent, representative, or designee from communicating to its employees any information that the employer is required by law to communicate, but only to the extent of the legal requirement; (b) Limit the rights of an employer to offer meetings, forums, or other communications about religious or political matters for which attendance or participation is strictly voluntary; (c) Limit the rights of an employer or its agent, representative, or designee from communicating to its employees any information, or requiring employee attendance at a meeting or other event, that is necessary for the employees to perform their lawfully required job duties; or (d) Prohibit an employer or its agent, representative, or designee from requiring its employees to attend any training intended to reduce and prevent workplace harassment or discrimination. (3) The provisions of this section do not apply to a religious corporation, entity, association, educational institution, or society that is exempt from the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964 pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2000e-1(a), with respect to speech on religious matters to employees who perform work connected with the activities undertaken by such religious corporation, entity, association, educational institution, or society. (4) An aggrieved employee may bring a civil action in superior court to enforce this section no later than 90 days after the date of the alleged violation. The court may award a prevailing employee all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, reinstatement to the employee's former position or an equivalent position, back pay and reestablishment of any employee benefits, including seniority, to which the employee would otherwise have been eligible if the violation had not occurred, and any other appropriate relief as considered necessary by the court. (5) An employer subject to this section must post a notice of employee rights under this section in a place normally reserved for employment-related notices and in a place commonly frequented by employees. (6) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Political matters" means matters relating to elections for political office, political parties, proposals to change legislation, proposals to change regulations, and the decision to join or support any political party or political, civic, community, fraternal, or labor association or organization. (b) "Religious matters" means matters relating to religious affiliation and practice, and the decision to join or support any religious organization or association.
RCW 49.12.295 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 295
RCW 49.12.295: Sick leave, time off—Care of family members—Notification of employers.
Status: in_force

The department shall notify all employers of the provisions of RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.290 .
RCW 49.45.900 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 45 / Section 900
RCW 49.45.900: Short title—2025 c 277.
Status: in_force

Chapter 277, Laws of 2025 may be known and cited as the securing timely notification and benefits for laid-off employees act.
RCW 49.17.285 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 285
RCW 49.17.285: Medical monitoring—Records on covered pesticides—Reports.
Status: in_force

Employers whose employees receive medical monitoring under chapter 296-307 WAC, Part J-1, shall submit records to the department of labor and industries each month indicating the name of each worker tested, the number of hours that each worker handled covered pesticides during the thirty days prior to testing, and the number of hours that each worker handled covered pesticides during the current calendar year. The department of labor and industries shall work with the department of health to correlate this data with each employee's test results. No later than January 1, 2005, the department of labor and industries shall require employers to report this data to the physician or other licensed health care professional and department of health public health laboratory or other approved laboratory when each employee's cholinesterase test is taken. The department shall also require employers to provide each employee who receives medical monitoring with: (1) A copy of the data that the employer reports for that employee upon that employee's request; and (2) access to the records on which the employer's report is based.
RCW 49.38.070 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 38 / Section 070
RCW 49.38.070: Department to adopt rules.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 49.17.530 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 530
RCW 49.17.530: Construction workers—Accommodations—Menstruation and expression of milk.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall adopt rules, pursuant to this section, to address safety and health issues specific to workers performing construction activities who menstruate or express milk, or both. The rules must be included in the rules governing construction safety standards and must be applicable only to employers in the construction industry. (2) The rules adopted pursuant to this section must require employers in the construction industry to provide workers, performing construction activities and who menstruate, with: (a) A minimum size bathroom, accessible on the worksite, that is equivalent to a standard sized portable chemical toilet, or access to a permanent structure with a bathroom. The bathroom must have an internal latch to be secured from inadvertent entry; (b) Adequate time to accommodate for multiple layers of clothing while using the bathroom; and (c) An adequate and convenient supply of menstrual hygiene products available at no cost to the workers. Menstrual hygiene products must either be located in all gender-neutral bathrooms and bathrooms designated for workers who menstruate, or provided in kits for each worker who needs such product. (3) The rules adopted pursuant to this section must require employers in the construction industry to provide reasonable accommodations for workers performing construction activities to express milk. The department must identify minimum reasonable accommodations that include alternatives for worksites of varying numbers of employees. Reasonable accommodations means providing: (a) Flexible work scheduling, including scheduling breaks and permitting work patterns that provide time for the expression of milk; (b) A location, other than a bathroom, that is convenient and sanitary for the worker to express milk. The location must be private and lockable, if possible, and free from intrusion; (c) Convenient hygienic refrigeration on the worksite for the storage of milk; and (d) A convenient water source for the worker to clean and wash hands and milk expression equipment. The water source must be in a private location near the location where milk is expressed. (4) On multiemployer worksites, each employer is responsible for ensuring that facilities for their own workers are provided. (5)(a) Until thirty days after the date the department's adopted rule is filed with the code reviser, or July 1, 2025, whichever date is later, the department may not impose any monetary penalties for violations of this section. This subsection does not prohibit the department from receiving complaints, conducting inspections, issuing citations with no assessed penalty, and fixing reasonable time for abatement of the violation. (b) When the department's final rules under this section are published by the code reviser in the [Washington] State Register, the department, in partnership with relevant labor organizations and the office of minority and women's business enterprises, shall conduct educational outreach to construction employers on the rights and responsibilities established in this section.
RCW 49.76.080 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 76 / Section 080
RCW 49.76.080: Enforcement—Penalty for infraction.
Status: in_force

(1) If an employer is found to have committed an infraction under RCW 49.76.070 , the director may impose upon the employer a fine of up to five hundred dollars for the first infraction and a fine of up to one thousand dollars for each subsequent infraction committed within three years of a previous infraction. (2) The director may also order an employer found to have committed an infraction under RCW 49.76.070 to comply with RCW 49.76.050 (2).
RCW 49.36.030 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 36 / Section 030
RCW 49.36.030: Prosecutions prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person shall be indicted, prosecuted, or tried in any court of this state for entering into or carrying on any lawful arrangement, agreement, or combination between themselves made with a view of lessening the number of hours of labor or increasing wages or bettering the conditions of working men and women, or for any lawful act done in pursuance thereof.
RCW 49.70.165 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 70 / Section 165
RCW 49.70.165: Trade secret exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW establishing criteria for evaluating the validity of trade secret claims and procedures for issuing a trade secret exemption. Manufacturers or importers that make a trade secret claim to the department must notify direct purchasers if a trade secret claim has been made on a product being offered for sale. (2) If a trade secret claim exists, a manufacturer, importer, or employer may require a written statement of need or confidentiality agreement before the specific chemical identity of a hazardous substance is released. However, if a treating physician or nurse determines that a medical emergency exists and the specific chemical identity of a hazardous substance is necessary for emergency or first aid treatment, the manufacturer, importer, or employer shall immediately disclose the specific chemical identity to that treating physician or nurse, regardless of the existence of a written statement of need or a confidentiality agreement. The chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer may require a written statement of need and confidentiality agreement, as defined by rule, as soon as circumstances permit. (3) Any challenge to the denial of a trade secret claim shall be heard by an administrative law judge in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 49.04.080 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 04 / Section 080
RCW 49.04.080: On-the-job training agreements and projects—Supervisor to promote.
Status: in_force

Under the supervision of the director of labor and industries and with the advice and guidance of the apprenticeship council, the supervisor of apprenticeship shall encourage and promote the making of such other types of on-the-job training agreements and projects, in addition to apprenticeship agreements, as the supervisor shall find meritorious.
RCW 49.17.430 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 430
RCW 49.17.430: Qualified construction crane operators—Rules—Apprentice operators or trainees—Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

(1) Except for training purposes as provided in subsection (3) of this section, an employer or contractor shall not permit a crane operator to operate a crane unless the crane operator is a qualified crane operator. (2) The department shall establish, by rule, requirements that must be met to be considered a qualified crane operator. In establishing rules, the department shall consult nationally recognized crane standards for crane operator certification. The rules must include, at a minimum, the following: (a) The crane operator must have a valid crane operator certificate, for the type of crane to be operated, issued by a crane operator testing organization accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency which administers written and practical examinations, has procedures for recertification that enable the crane operator to recertify at least every five years, and is recognized by the department; (b) The crane operator must have up to two thousand hours of documented crane operator experience, which meets experience levels established by the department for crane types and capacities by rule; and (c) The crane operator must pass a substance abuse test conducted by a recognized laboratory service. (3) An apprentice operator or trainee may operate a crane when: (a) The apprentice operator or trainee has been provided with training prior to operating the crane that enables the apprentice operator or trainee to operate the crane safely; (b) The apprentice operator or trainee performs operating tasks that are within his or her ability, as determined by the supervising qualified crane operator; and (c) The apprentice operator or trainee is under the direct and continuous supervision of a qualified crane operator who meets the following requirements: (i) The qualified crane operator is an employee or agent of the employer of the apprentice operator or trainee; (ii) The qualified crane operator is familiar with the proper use of the crane's controls; (iii) While supervising the apprentice operator or trainee, the qualified crane operator performs no tasks that detract from the qualified crane operator's ability to supervise the apprentice operator or trainee; (iv) For equipment other than tower cranes, the qualified crane operator and the apprentice operator or trainee must be in direct line of sight of each other and shall communicate verbally or by hand signals; and (v) For tower cranes, the qualified crane operator and the apprentice operator or trainee must be in direct communication with each other. (4) The department may recognize crane operator certification from another state or territory of the United States as equivalent to qualified crane operator requirements if the department determines that the other jurisdiction's credentialing standards are substantially similar to the qualified crane operator requirements.
RCW 49.44.150 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 44 / Section 150
RCW 49.44.150: Requiring assignment of employee's rights to inventions—Disclosure of inventions by employee.
Status: in_force

Even though the employee meets the burden of proving the conditions specified in RCW 49.44.140 , the employee shall, at the time of employment or thereafter, disclose all inventions being developed by the employee, for the purpose of determining employer or employee rights. The employer or the employee may disclose such inventions to the department of employment security, and the department shall maintain a record of such disclosures for a minimum period of five years.
RCW 49.85.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 85 / Section 040
RCW 49.85.040: Adverse action—Assertion of employee rights.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer must not refuse to employ, terminate, reduce the compensation of, or otherwise take adverse action against any employee for seeking to enforce the employee's rights under this chapter, including participating in proceedings, opposing any practice prescribed by this chapter, or otherwise asserting rights under this chapter. (2) This section applies to an employee who mistakenly, but in good faith, alleges noncompliance with this chapter.
RCW 49.39.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 39 / Section 040
RCW 49.39.040: Election to ascertain exclusive bargaining representative.
Status: in_force

If the commission elects to conduct an election to ascertain the exclusive bargaining representative, and upon the request of a prospective bargaining representative showing written proof of at least thirty percent representation of the symphony musicians within the unit, the commission shall hold an election by secret ballot to determine the issue. The ballot shall contain the name of the bargaining representative and of any other bargaining representative showing written proof of at least ten percent representation of the symphony musicians within the unit, together with a choice for any symphony musician to designate that he or she does not desire to be represented by any bargaining agent. Where more than one organization is on the ballot and neither of the three or more choices receives a majority vote of valid ballots cast, a runoff election shall be held. The runoff ballot shall contain the two choices which received the largest and second-largest number of votes. No question concerning representation may be raised within one year of a certification or attempted certification. Where there is a valid collective bargaining agreement in effect, no question of representation may be raised except during the period not more than ninety nor less than sixty days prior to the expiration date of the agreement. Any agreement which contains a provision for automatic renewal or extension of the agreement shall not be a valid agreement; nor shall any agreement be valid if it provides for a term of existence for more than three years.
RCW 49.12.200 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 200
RCW 49.12.200: Women may pursue any calling open to men.
Status: in_force

That hereafter in this state every avenue of employment shall be open to women; and any business, vocation, profession and calling followed and pursued by men may be followed and pursued by women, and no person shall be disqualified from engaging in or pursuing any business, vocation, profession, calling or employment or excluded from any premises or place of work or employment on account of sex.
RCW 49.46.065 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 46 / Section 065
RCW 49.46.065: Individual volunteering labor to state or local governmental agency—Amount reimbursed for expenses or received as nominal compensation not deemed salary for rendering services or affecting public retirement rights.
Status: in_force

When an individual volunteers his or her labor to a state or local governmental body or agency and receives pursuant to a statute or policy or an ordinance or resolution adopted by or applicable to the state or local governmental body or agency reimbursement in lieu of compensation at a nominal rate for normally incurred expenses or receives a nominal amount of compensation per unit of voluntary service rendered such reimbursement or compensation shall not be deemed a salary for the rendering of services or for purposes of granting, affecting or adding to any qualification, entitlement or benefit rights under any state, local government or publicly supported retirement system other than that provided under chapter 41.24 RCW.
RCW 49.80.900 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 80 / Section 900
RCW 49.80.900: Effective date—2019 c 306.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect January 1, 2020.
RCW 49.17.062 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 062
RCW 49.17.062: Employer—Public health emergency—Infectious or contagious diseases—Positive tests—Reporting, duty, and procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) During a public health emergency: (a) An employer with more than 50 employees at a workplace or worksite, within 24 hours of confirming that 10 or more of their employees at the workplace or worksite in this state have tested positive for the infectious or contagious disease that is the subject of the public health emergency, must report the positive tests to the department in a form prescribed by the department. (b) The department must consult with the department of health on the infectious or contagious disease that is the subject of the public health emergency: (i) Before issuing regulatory guidance, rules, directives, or orders for health care facilities under this section; and (ii) When investigating health care entities and issuing citations under this section. (c) The report required in (a) of this subsection may not include any employee names or personal identifying information. (2) The department may use the reports in subsection (1) of this section to identify potential clusters of infections at specific workplaces or industries and investigate workplaces for violations of this chapter. (3) During a public health emergency, the name, email and residential addresses, license plate number, and other personally identifiable information regarding employees of the department are exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW to the extent that the disclosure would violate their right to privacy or pose a risk to their personal safety or security. (4) This section does not require an employee to disclose any medical condition or diagnosis to their employer. (5) This section does not alter or eliminate any other reporting obligations an employer has under state or federal law. (6)(a) During a public health emergency, no employer may discharge, permanently replace, or in any manner discriminate against an employee who is high risk as a result of the employee: (i) Seeking accommodation that protects them from the risk of exposure to the infectious or contagious disease; or (ii) If no accommodation is reasonable, utilizing all available leave options, including but not limited to leave without pay and unemployment insurance, until completion of the public health emergency or accommodation is made available. (b) This subsection (6) does not alter or diminish any existing remedy available to the worker under current state or federal law. (c) For the purposes of this subsection (6), "an employee who is high risk" means an employee who: (i) Due to age or an underlying health condition, is at a high risk of severe illness from the disease that is the subject of the public health emergency, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention; and (ii) A medical provider has recommended the employee's removal from the workforce because of their high risk of severe illness. (7) For the purposes of this section, "public health emergency" means a declaration or order concerning any infectious or contagious diseases, including a pandemic and is issued as follows: (a) The president of the United States has declared a national or regional emergency that covers every county in the state of Washington; or (b) The governor of Washington has declared a state of emergency under RCW 43.06.010 (12) in every county in the state.
RCW 49.12.261 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 261
RCW 49.12.261: Employee inspection of personnel file—Cause of action—Damages.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) An employee or former employee may enforce RCW 49.12.250 (1) through a private cause of action in superior court and for each violation will be entitled to equitable relief, statutory damages, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. (b) Prior to enforcing through a private cause of action, the employee or former employee shall give a notice of intent to sue to the employer. The notice of intent to sue must reference that the employee or former employee has the right to bring a legal action under Washington state law. The notice of intent to sue may be provided to the employer with the initial request for a copy of the personnel file or anytime thereafter. No cause of action arising from the failure to provide the complete personnel file may be commenced until five calendar days have elapsed after the notice of intent to sue is provided to the employer. (2) The statutory damages for each violation are: (a) $250 if the complete personnel file or the statement required under RCW 49.12.250 (1) is not provided within 21 calendar days of the request; (b) $500 if the complete personnel file or the statement required under RCW 49.12.250 (1) is not provided within 28 calendar days of the request; (c) $1,000 if the complete personnel file or the statement required under RCW 49.12.250 (1) is provided later than 35 calendar days of the request; and (d) $500 for any other violations.
RCW 49.12.180 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 180
RCW 49.12.180: Annual report.
Status: in_force

The director shall report annually to the governor on its investigations and proceedings.
RCW 49.04.210 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 04 / Section 210
RCW 49.04.210: Aerospace workforce council created—Duties—Composition.
Status: in_force

(1) An aerospace workforce council is created in the department of labor and industries to establish a framework for apprenticeship utilization reporting and to establish efficient pathways to achieve targets required under RCW 49.04.220 . Beginning in calendar year 2020, the council must: (a) Meet at least twice per year until the apprenticeship utilization levels in RCW 49.04.220 are achieved; (b) Monitor the progress of a significant commercial airplane manufacturer, as defined in RCW 49.04.220 , and the aerospace industry as a whole in achieving the apprenticeship utilization levels established in RCW 49.04.220 ; (c) Report to the legislature by December 1, 2023, on the apprenticeship utilization rate across the aerospace industry and include any recommendations implementing the intent of chapter 165, Laws of 2020, including policy changes needed to expand upon early success of apprenticeship utilization if reached before the date set forth in RCW 49.04.220 . (2) The council must consist of fourteen members, appointed by the governor: (a) One member must be appointed from each of the two largest aerospace labor organizations in Washington; (b) Two members must be from a Washington aerospace industry business, only one of which must be from a significant commercial airplane manufacturer; (c) Two members must be from nonprofit entities engaged in workforce training for the aerospace industry; (d) One representative from the governor's office; (e) One representative from the workforce training and education coordinating board; (f) The state trade representative or the representative's designee; (g) The director of the department of labor and industries, or the director's designee; (h) One member from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives, as appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and (i) One member from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate, as appointed by the president of the senate.
RCW 49.12.410 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 410
RCW 49.12.410: Child labor laws—Violations—Criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer who knowingly or recklessly violates the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (2) An employer whose practices in violation of the requirements of RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , or a rule or order adopted under RCW 49.12.121 or 49.12.123 , result in the death or permanent disability of a minor employee is guilty of a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
RCW 49.77.040 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 77 / Section 040
RCW 49.77.040: Prohibited acts.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any employer to: (a) Interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of, or the attempt to exercise, any right provided under this chapter; or (b) Discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any individual for opposing any practice made unlawful by this chapter. (2) It is unlawful for any person to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any individual because the individual has: (a) Filed any charge, or has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this chapter; (b) Given, or is about to give, any information in connection with any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this chapter; or (c) Testified, or is about to testify, in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this chapter.
RCW 49.24.270 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 24 / Section 270
RCW 49.24.270: Shields to be provided.
Status: in_force

Wherever, in the prosecution of caisson work in which compressed air is employed, the working chamber is less than twelve feet in length, and when such caissons are at any time suspended or hung while work is in progress, so that the bottom of the excavation is more than nine feet below the deck of the working chamber, a shield shall be erected therein for the protection of the workers.
RCW 49.84.030 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 84 / Section 030
RCW 49.84.030: Violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in RCW 49.84.032 , a quota violates this chapter if the quota: (a) Does not provide sufficient time as required under RCW 49.84.025 (1) (a) through (c); or (b) Prevents the performance of any activity required by the employer for the employee to do the work subject to any quota. (2) An employee is not required to meet a quota that violates this section. (3) An employer may not take adverse action against an employee for failing to meet a quota that violates this section or that was not disclosed to the employee as required under RCW 49.84.020 .
RCW 49.80.030 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 80 / Section 030
RCW 49.80.030: Implementation schedule.
Status: in_force

The following implementation schedule must be complied with to meet the requirements of RCW 49.80.020 for a skilled and trained workforce to perform all on-site work within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades: (1)(a) By January 1, 2021, at least twenty percent of the skilled journeypersons must be graduates of an apprenticeship program for the applicable occupation approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council under chapter 49.04 RCW; (b) By January 1, 2022, at least thirty-five percent of the skilled journeypersons must be graduates of an apprenticeship program for the applicable occupation approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council under chapter 49.04 RCW; (c) By January 1, 2023, at least forty-five percent of the skilled journeypersons must be graduates of an apprenticeship program for the applicable occupation approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council according to chapter 49.04 RCW; and (d) By January 1, 2024, at least sixty percent of the skilled journeypersons must be graduates of an apprenticeship program for the applicable occupation approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council according to chapter 49.04 RCW; and (2) By January 1, 2022, all workers in the skilled and trained workforce must have completed within the past three calendar years at least twenty hours of approved advanced safety training for workers at high hazard facilities.
RCW 49.12.020 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 020
RCW 49.12.020: Conditions of employment—Wages.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful to employ any person in any industry or occupation within the state of Washington under conditions of labor detrimental to their health; and it shall be unlawful to employ workers in any industry within the state of Washington at wages which are not adequate for their maintenance.
RCW 49.28.060 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 28 / Section 060
RCW 49.28.060: Eight hour day, 1903 act—Stipulation in contracts—Duty of officers.
Status: in_force

It is made the duty of all officers or agents authorized to contract for work to be done in behalf of the state of Washington, or any political subdivision created under its laws, to stipulate in all contracts as provided for in RCW 49.28.040 through 49.28.060 , and all such officers and agents, and all officers and agents entrusted with the supervision of work performed under such contracts, are authorized, and it is made their duty, to declare any contract canceled, the execution of which is not in accordance with the public policy of this state as herein declared.
RCW 49.60.020 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 020
RCW 49.60.020: Construction of chapter—Election of other remedies.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the purposes thereof. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of any other law of this state relating to discrimination because of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, other than a law which purports to require or permit doing any act which is an unfair practice under this chapter. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. Nor shall anything herein contained be construed to deny the right to any person to institute any action or pursue any civil or criminal remedy based upon an alleged violation of his or her civil rights. This chapter shall not be construed to endorse any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Inclusion of sexual orientation in this chapter shall not be construed to modify or supersede state law relating to marriage.
RCW 49.85.020 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 85 / Section 020
RCW 49.85.020: Change in control—Incumbent and successor grocer employee lists.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The incumbent grocery employer must, within 15 days after the execution of the transfer document, provide to the successor grocery employer and any collective bargaining representative the name, address, date of hire, employment occupation classification, and, if known, the cellular telephone number and email address of each eligible grocery worker. (b) If the incumbent grocery employer does not provide the information specified in (a) of this subsection within 15 days, the successor grocery employer may obtain the information from a collective bargaining representative. (2) The successor grocery employer must maintain a preferential hiring list of eligible grocery workers identified by the incumbent grocery employer or collective bargaining representative pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and must hire from that list for a period beginning upon the execution of the transfer document and continuing for 180 days after the grocery establishment is fully operational and open to the public under the successor grocery employer. (3) If the successor grocery employer extends an offer of employment to an eligible grocery worker pursuant to this chapter, the successor grocery employer must retain written verification of that offer for at least three years after the date of the offer. The verification must include the name, address, date of hire, and employment occupation classification of each eligible grocery worker.
RCW 49.17.060 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 060
RCW 49.17.060: Employer—General safety standard—Compliance.
Status: in_force

Each employer: (1) Shall furnish to each of his or her employees a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause serious injury or death to his or her employees: PROVIDED, That no citation or order assessing a penalty shall be issued to any employer solely under the authority of this subsection except where no applicable rule or regulation has been adopted by the department covering the unsafe or unhealthful condition of employment at the workplace; and (2) Shall comply with the rules, regulations, and orders promulgated under this chapter.
RCW 49.76.050 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 76 / Section 050
RCW 49.76.050: Retention of pay or benefits—Exceptions—Health coverage.
Status: in_force

(1) The taking of leave under RCW 49.76.030 may not result in the loss of any pay or benefits to the employee that accrued before the date on which the leave commenced. (2) Upon an employee's return, an employer shall either: (a) Restore the employee to the position of employment held by the employee when the leave commenced; or (b) Restore the employee to an equivalent position with equivalent employment benefits, pay, and other terms and conditions of employment. (3)(a) This section does not apply if the employment from which the individual takes leave is with a staffing company and the individual is assigned on a temporary basis to perform work at or services for another organization to support or supplement the other organization's workforces, or to provide assistance in special work situations such as, but not limited to, employee absences, skill shortages, seasonal workloads, or to perform special assignments or projects, all under the direction and supervision of the organization to which the individual is assigned. (b) This section does not apply if an employee was hired for a specific term or only to perform work on a discrete project, the employment term or project is over, and the employer would not otherwise have continued to employ the employee. (4) To the extent allowed by law, an employer shall maintain coverage under any health insurance plan for an employee who takes leave under RCW 49.76.030 . The coverage must be maintained for the duration of the leave at the level and under the conditions coverage would have been provided if the employee had not taken the leave.The lien created herein shall be preferred to any encumbrance which may attach after the contribution payments became due and is also preferred to any encumbrance which may have attached previous to that time, but which was not filed or recorded so as to create constructive notice thereof prior to that time, and of which the lien claimant had no notice.
RCW 49.04.150 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 04 / Section 150
RCW 49.04.150: Associate degree pathway.
Status: in_force

(1) An apprenticeship committee may recommend to its community or technical college partner or partners that an associate degree pathway be developed for the committee's program. (2) In consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the apprenticeship committee and the college or colleges involved with the program shall consider the extent apprentices in the program are likely to pursue an associate degree and the extent a pathway could reduce redundancy of course requirements between the apprenticeship and a degree. (3) If the apprenticeship committee and the college or colleges involved with the program determine that a pathway would be beneficial for apprentices and assist them in obtaining an associate degree, the apprenticeship committee may request that a pathway be established as provided in RCW 28B.50.890 .
RCW 49.60.510 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 510
RCW 49.60.510: Privileged health information—Noneconomic damages—Waivers.
Status: in_force

(1) By requesting noneconomic damages under this chapter, a claimant does not place his or her health at issue or waive any health care privilege under RCW 5.60.060 or 18.83.110 , or any other law, unless the claimant: (a) Alleges a specific diagnosed physical or psychiatric injury as a proximate result of the respondents' conduct, and relies on the records or testimony of a health care provider or expert witness to seek general damages; or (b) Alleges failure to accommodate a disability or alleges discrimination on the basis of a disability. (2) Any waiver under subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section is limited to health care records and communication between a claimant and his or her provider or providers: (a) Created or occurring in the period beginning two years immediately preceding the first alleged unlawful act for which the claimant seeks damages and ending at the last date for which the claimant seeks damages, unless the court finds exceptional circumstances to order a longer period of time; and (b) Relating specifically to the diagnosed injury, to the health care provider or providers on which the claimant relies in the action, or to the disability specifically at issue in the allegation.
RCW 49.17.090 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 090
RCW 49.17.090: Variance from safety and health standards—Notice—Hearing—Order—Modification or revocation.
Status: in_force

Any employer may apply to the director for an order for a variance from any rule or regulation establishing a safety and health standard promulgated under this chapter. Affected employees shall be given notice of each such application and in the manner prescribed by RCW 49.17.080 shall be informed of their right to request a hearing on any such application. The director shall issue such order granting a variance, after opportunity for an inspection, if he or she determines or decides after a hearing has been held, if request for hearing has been made, that the applicant for the variance has demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that the conditions, practices, means, methods, operations, or processes used or proposed to be used by such applicant employer will provide employment and places of employment to his or her employees which are as safe and healthful as those which would prevail if he or she complied with the safety and health standard or standards from which the variance is sought. The order so issued shall prescribe the conditions the employer must maintain, and the practices, means, methods, operations, and processes which he or she must adopt and utilize to the extent they differ from the standard in question. At any time after six months has elapsed from the date of the issuance of the order granting a variance upon application of an employer, employee, or the director on his or her own motion, after notice has been given in the manner prescribed for the issuance of such order may modify or revoke the order granting the variance from any standard promulgated under the authority of this chapter.
RCW 49.66.070 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 66 / Section 070
RCW 49.66.070: Relief from unfair labor practice—Actions—Remedial orders.
Status: in_force

The director or any employee organization qualified to apply for an election under RCW 49.66.030 as now or hereafter amended or any employer may maintain in its name or in the name of its members legal action in any county in which jurisdiction of the employer or employee organization may be obtained, to seek relief from the commission of an unfair labor practice: PROVIDED, That such employer or employee organization exhausts the administrative remedies under rules and regulations promulgated by the department prior to seeking such court action. The department is empowered and directed to prevent any unfair labor practice and to issue appropriate remedial orders. Any party aggrieved by any remedial order is entitled to the judicial review thereof in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW.
RCW 49.12.270 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 270
RCW 49.12.270: Sick leave, time off—Care of family members.
Status: in_force

(1) If, under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement or employer policy applicable to an employee, the employee is entitled to sick leave or other paid time off, then an employer shall allow an employee to use any or all of the employee's choice of sick leave or other paid time off to care for: (a) A child of the employee with a health condition that requires treatment or supervision; or (b) a spouse, parent, parent-in-law, or grandparent of the employee who has a serious health condition or an emergency condition. An employee may not take advance leave until it has been earned. The employee taking leave under the circumstances described in this section must comply with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement or employer policy applicable to the leave, except for any terms relating to the choice of leave. (2) Use of leave other than sick leave or other paid time off to care for a child, spouse, parent, parent-in-law, or grandparent under the circumstances described in this section shall be governed by the terms of the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or employer policy, as applicable.
RCW 49.60.150 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 150
RCW 49.60.150: Witnesses compelled to testify.
Status: in_force

No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing records, correspondence, documents or other evidence in obedience to the subpoena of the commission or of any individual member, on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture, but no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which the person is compelled, after having claimed the privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, except that such person so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying. The immunity herein provided shall extend only to natural persons so compelled to testify.
RCW 49.39.130 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 39 / Section 130
RCW 49.39.130: Unfair labor practice—Bargaining representative.
Status: in_force

It is an unfair labor practice for a bargaining representative: (1) To interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of their rights guaranteed by this chapter; (2) To induce the employer to commit an unfair labor practice; (3) To discriminate against a symphony musician who has filed an unfair labor practice charge or who has given testimony under this chapter; (4) To refuse to engage in collective bargaining.
RCW 49.60.176 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 176
RCW 49.60.176: Unfair practices with respect to credit transactions.
Status: in_force

(1) It is an unfair practice for any person whether acting for himself, herself, or another in connection with any credit transaction because of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability: (a) To deny credit to any person; (b) To increase the charges or fees for or collateral required to secure any credit extended to any person; (c) To restrict the amount or use of credit extended or to impose different terms or conditions with respect to the credit extended to any person or any item or service related thereto; (d) To attempt to do any of the unfair practices defined in this section. (2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the credit history of any individual applicant. (3) Further, nothing in this section shall prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the application of the community property law to the individual case or from taking reasonable action thereon.
RCW 49.17.535 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 535
RCW 49.17.535: Working minors—Notification of hazard.
Status: in_force

The department shall make a good faith effort to notify an employer within 10 calendar days when the department immediately identifies a hazard that could cause injury to a minor worker during an inspection conducted under this chapter. Such notice does not eliminate or modify any other right, responsibility, or authority provided in this chapter.
RCW 49.24.250 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 24 / Section 250
RCW 49.24.250: Code of signals.
Status: in_force

Any code of signals used shall be printed and copies thereof, in such languages as may be necessary to be understood by all persons affected thereby, shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place near entrances to workplaces and in such other places as may be necessary to bring them to the attention of all persons affected thereby. Effective and reliable signaling devices shall be maintained at all times to give instant communication between the bottom and top of the shaft.
RCW 49.60.2235 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 2235
RCW 49.60.2235: Unfair practice to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere regarding secured real estate transaction rights.
Status: in_force

It is an unlawful practice to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, rights regarding real estate transactions secured by RCW 49.60.030 , 49.60.040 , and 49.60.222 through 49.60.224 .
RCW 49.37.060 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 37 / Section 060
RCW 49.37.060: Collective bargaining—Duties of representative—Employee grievances.
Status: in_force

(1) The bargaining representative that has been determined to represent a majority of the employees in a bargaining unit must be certified by the commission as the exclusive bargaining representative of, and must represent, all the employees within the unit without regard to membership in the bargaining representative. (2) An employee at any time may present their grievance to the employer and have such grievance adjusted without the intervention of the exclusive bargaining representative, if the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement then in effect, and if the exclusive bargaining representative has been given reasonable opportunity to be present at any initial meeting called for the resolution of the grievance.
RCW 49.17.220 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 220
RCW 49.17.220: Records—Reports—Notice to employee exposed to harmful materials.
Status: in_force

(1) Each employer shall make, keep, and preserve, and make available to the director such records regarding his or her activities relating to this chapter as the director may prescribe by regulation as necessary or appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational accidents and illnesses. In order to carry out the provisions of this section such regulations may include provisions requiring employers to conduct periodic inspections. The director shall also issue regulations requiring that employers, through posting of notices or other appropriate means, keep their employees informed of their protections and obligations under this chapter, including the provisions of applicable safety and health standards. (2) The director shall prescribe regulations requiring employers to maintain accurate records, and to make periodic reports of work-related deaths, and of injuries and illnesses other than minor injuries requiring only first aid treatment and which do not involve medical treatment, loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or transfer to another job. (3) The director shall issue regulations requiring employers to maintain accurate records of employee exposures to potentially toxic materials or harmful physical agents which are required to be monitored or measured. Such regulations shall provide employees or their representatives with an opportunity to observe such monitoring or measuring, and to have access to the records thereof. Such regulations shall also make appropriate provisions for each employee or former employee to have access to such records as will indicate his or her own exposure to toxic materials or harmful physical agents. Each employer shall promptly notify any employee who has been or is being exposed to toxic materials or harmful physical agents in concentrations or at levels which exceed those prescribed by any applicable safety and health standard promulgated under this chapter and shall inform any employee who is being thus exposed of the corrective action being taken.
RCW 49.66.120 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 66 / Section 120
RCW 49.66.120: Arbitrator—Compensation—Expenses.
Status: in_force

The arbitrator so selected by the parties shall be paid at the daily rate or rates not to exceed the usual or customary rates paid to arbitrators in addition to travel expenses at the rates provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended. Such sums together with all expenses of the hearing shall be borne equally by the parties to the arbitration proceedings.
RCW 49.04.220 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 04 / Section 220
RCW 49.04.220: Aerospace apprenticeship utilization rate—Requirements—Reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) A significant commercial airplane manufacturer receiving the rate of 0.357 percent under RCW 82.04.260 (11)(e) is subject to an aerospace apprenticeship utilization rate of one and five-tenths percent of its qualified apprenticeable workforce in Washington by July 1, 2026, or five years after the effective date of the 0.357 percent rate authorized under RCW 82.04.260 (11)(e), whichever is later, as determined by the department of labor and industries. (2) The aerospace industry in Washington, excluding a significant commercial airplane manufacturer, is subject to an aerospace apprenticeship utilization rate of one and five-tenths percent of its qualified apprenticeable workforce in Washington by July 1, 2026, or five years after the effective date of the 0.357 percent rate authorized under RCW 82.04.260 (11)(e), whichever is later, as determined by the department of labor and industries. (3) Aerospace employers must report relevant occupation data related to the qualified apprenticeable workforce to the department of labor and industries. (4) The department of labor and industries shall report the aerospace apprenticeship utilization rate to the department [of revenue] and the appropriate committees of the legislature annually beginning October 1, 2024. (5) The department of labor and industries shall determine aerospace apprenticeship utilization rates under this section based on the framework developed under RCW 49.04.210 and using occupational data reported to the department of labor and industries and/or the employment security department. For data reported to the department of labor and industries, the department of labor and industries shall determine the form and manner in which occupational data is reported, consistent with the framework developed under RCW 49.04.210 , and may adopt rules to ensure full participation within the industry necessary to implement the requirements of this section. The department of labor and industries, consulting with the department of revenue, may also require additional information on the annual tax performance report under RCW 82.32.534 . The department of labor and industries may adopt rules to ensure full participation within the industry and necessary to implement the requirements of this section. (6) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply. (a) "Aerospace employer" means any person that qualifies for the rate under RCW 82.04.260 (11)(e) with twenty-five or more employees in positions determined to be qualified occupations by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council according to chapter 49.04 RCW directly applicable to the production of commercial aircraft. (b) "Qualified apprenticeable workforce" means all occupations approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council according to chapter 49.04 RCW directly applicable to the production of commercial aircraft. (c) "Significant commercial airplane manufacturer" means a manufacturer of commercial airplanes with at least fifty thousand full-time employees in Washington as of January 1, 2021.
RCW 49.76.090 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 76 / Section 090
RCW 49.76.090: Enforcement—Record confidentiality—Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, information contained in the department's complaint files and records of employees under this chapter is confidential and shall not be open to public inspection. (2) Except as limited by state or federal statute or regulations: (a) The information in subsection (1) of this section may be provided to public employees in the performance of their official duties; and (b) A complainant or a representative of a complainant, be it an individual or an organization, may review a complaint file or receive specific information therefrom upon the presentation of the signed authorization of the complainant.
RCW 49.19.020 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 19 / Section 020
RCW 49.19.020: Workplace violence plan—Security and safety assessment.
Status: in_force

(1) Every three years, each health care setting shall develop and implement a plan to prevent and protect employees from violence at the setting. In a health care setting with a safety committee established pursuant to RCW 49.17.050 and related rules, or workplace violence committee that is comprised of employee-elected and employer-selected members where the number of employee-elected members equal or exceed the number of employer-selected members, that committee shall develop, implement, and monitor progress on the plan. (2) The plan developed under subsection (1) of this section shall outline strategies aimed at addressing security considerations and factors that may contribute to or prevent the risk of violence, including but not limited to the following: (a) The physical attributes of the health care setting, including security systems, alarms, emergency response, and security personnel available; (b) Staffing, including staffing patterns, patient classifications, and procedures to mitigate employees time spent alone working in areas at high risk for workplace violence; (c) Job design, equipment, and facilities; (d) First aid and emergency procedures; (e) The reporting of violent acts; (f) Employee education and training requirements and implementation strategy; (g) Security risks associated with specific units, areas of the facility with uncontrolled access, late night or early morning shifts, and employee security in areas surrounding the facility such as employee parking areas; and (h) Processes and expected interventions to provide assistance to an employee directly affected by a violent act. (2) [(3)] Each health care setting shall annually review the frequency of incidents of workplace violence including identification of the causes for and consequences of, violent acts at the setting and any emerging issues that contribute to workplace violence. The health care setting shall adjust the plan developed under subsection (1) of this section as necessary based on this annual review. (3) [(4)] In developing the plan required by subsection (1) of this section, the health care setting shall consider any guidelines on violence in the workplace or in health care settings issued by the department of health, the department of social and health services, the department of labor and industries, the federal occupational safety and health administration, medicare, and health care setting accrediting organizations.
RCW 49.12.310 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 310
RCW 49.12.310: House-to-house sales by minor—Advertising by employer—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person advertising to employ a person in house-to-house sales with an advertisement specifically prescribing a minimum age requirement that is under the age of twenty-one shall: (a) Register with the department as provided in RCW 49.12.300 (2)(a); and (b) Include the following information in any advertisement: (i) The registration number required by subsection (1)(a) of this section; (ii) The specific nature of the employment and the product or services to be sold; and (iii) The average monthly compensation paid in the previous six months to new employees, taking into account any deductions made pursuant to the employment contract. (2) Advertising to recruit or employ a person in house-to-house sales shall not be false, misleading, or deceptive. (3) A violation of this section is an unfair act or practice in violation of the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. The remedies and sanctions provided under chapter 19.86 RCW shall not preclude application of other available remedies and sanctions. (4) No publisher, radio broadcast licensee, advertising agency, or agency or medium for the dissemination of an advertisement may be subject to penalties by reason of dissemination of any false, misleading, or deceptive advertisement, or for an advertisement that fails to meet the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, unless he or she has refused on the request of the director to furnish the name and address of the person purchasing the advertising.
RCW 49.17.010 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 17 / Section 010
RCW 49.17.010: Purpose.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that personal injuries and illnesses arising out of conditions of employment impose a substantial burden upon employers and employees in terms of lost production, wage loss, medical expenses, and payment of benefits under the industrial insurance act. Therefore, in the public interest for the welfare of the people of the state of Washington and in order to assure, insofar as may reasonably be possible, safe and healthful working conditions for every man and woman working in the state of Washington, the legislature in the exercise of its police power, and in keeping with the mandates of Article II, section 35 of the state Constitution, declares its purpose by the provisions of this chapter to create, maintain, continue, and enhance the industrial safety and health program of the state, which program shall equal or exceed the standards prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-596, 84 Stat. 1590).
RCW 49.60.223 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 60 / Section 223
RCW 49.60.223: Unfair practice to induce sale or rental of real property by representations regarding entry into neighborhood of persons of particular race, disability, etc.
Status: in_force

It is an unfair practice for any person, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any real property by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, creed, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, families with children status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or with any sensory, mental, or physical disability and/or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person who is blind, deaf, or physically disabled.
RCW 49.58.100 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 58 / Section 100
RCW 49.58.100: Employer seeking wage and salary history of applicants prohibited—Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer may not: (a) Seek the wage or salary history of an applicant for employment from the applicant or a current or former employer; or (b) Require that an applicant's prior wage or salary history meet certain criteria, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) An employer may confirm an applicant's wage or salary history: (a) If the applicant has voluntarily disclosed the applicant's wage or salary history; or (b) After the employer has negotiated and made an offer of employment with compensation to the applicant. (3) An individual is entitled to the remedies in RCW 49.58.060 and 49.58.070 for violations of this section. Recovery of any wages and interest must be calculated from the first date wages were owed to the employee.
RCW 49.12.101 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 101
RCW 49.12.101: Hearing.
Status: in_force

Whenever wages, standards, conditions and hours of labor have been established by rule and regulation of the director, the director may upon application of either employers or employees conduct a public hearing for the purpose of the adoption, amendment or repeal of rules and regulations adopted under the authority of chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess.
RCW 49.04.290 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 04 / Section 290
RCW 49.04.290: Vouchers for driver's education courses.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the department of labor and industries must provide vouchers to cover the cost of driver's education courses for minors enrolled in a state registered apprenticeship program. (2) The department of labor and industries may establish application and award procedures for implementing this section. (3) No funds from the accident fund established in RCW 51.44.010 or the medical aid fund established in RCW 51.44.020 may be used in funding the voucher program established under this section.
RCW 49.24.360 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 24 / Section 360
RCW 49.24.360: Insulators required.
Status: in_force

(1) All underground cables and wires, unless provided with grounded metallic covering, shall be supported by efficient insulators. The conductors connecting lamps to the power supply shall in all cases be insulated. (2) Cables and wires unprovided with metallic coverings shall not be fixed to walls or timbers by means of uninsulated fastenings.
RCW 49.24.010 — Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 24 / Section 010
RCW 49.24.010: Pressure defined.
Status: in_force

The term "pressure" means gauge air pressure in pounds per square inch.