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WA Rev Code § 49.12.091 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.091 - Investigation information—Findings—Rules prescribing minimum wages, working conditions.

RCW 49.12.091 Investigation information—Findings—Rules prescribing minimum wages, working conditions.After an investigation has been conducted by the department of wages, hours and conditions of labor subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess., the director shall be furnished with all information relative to such investigation of wages, hours and working conditions, including current statistics on wage rates in all occupations subject to the provisions of chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. Within a reasonable time thereafter, if the director finds that in any occupation, trade or industry, subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess., the wages paid to employees are inadequate to supply the necessary cost of living, but not to exceed the state minimum wage as prescribed in RCW 49.46.020, as now or hereafter amended, or that the conditions of labor are detrimental to the health of employees, the director shall have authority to prescribe rules and regulations for the purpose of adopting minimum wages for occupations not otherwise governed by minimum wage requirements fixed by state or federal statute, or a rule or regulation adopted under such statute, and, at the same time have the authority to prescribe rules and regulations fixing standards, conditions and hours of labor for the protection of the safety, health and welfare of employees for all or specified occupations subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. Thereafter, the director shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with the procedures of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, for the purpose of the adoption of rules and regulations fixing minimum wages and standards, conditions and hours of labor subject to the provisions of chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. After such rules become effective, copies thereof shall be supplied to employers who may be affected by such rules and such employers shall post such rules, where possible, in such place or places, reasonably accessible to all employees of such employer. After the effective date of such rules, it shall be unlawful for any employer in any occupation subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. to employ any person for less than the rate of wages specified in such rules or under conditions and hours of labor prohibited for any occupation specified in such rules: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply to sheltered workshops.[ 1994 c 164 § 16; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.101 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.101 - Hearing.

RCW 49.12.101 Hearing.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.[ 1994 c 164 § 17; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.105 - Variance order—Application—Issuance—Contents—Termination.

RCW 49.12.105 Variance order—Application—Issuance—Contents—Termination.An employer may apply to the director for an order for a variance from any rule or regulation establishing a standard for wages, hours, or conditions of labor adopted by the director under this chapter. The director shall issue an order granting a variance if the director determines or decides that the applicant for the variance has shown good cause for the lack of compliance. Any order so issued shall prescribe the conditions the employer must maintain, and the practices, means, methods, operations, standards and processes which the employer must adopt and utilize to the extent they differ from the standard in question. At any time the director may terminate and revoke such order, provided the employer was notified by the director of the termination at least thirty days prior to said termination.[ 1994 c 164 § 18; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.110 - Exceptions to minimum scale—Special certificate or permit.

RCW 49.12.110 Exceptions to minimum scale—Special certificate or permit.Subject to RCW 49.46.170, for any occupation in which a minimum wage has been established, the director may issue to an employer, a special certificate or permit for an employee with a disability to such a degree that the employee is unable to obtain employment in the competitive labor market, or to a trainee or learner not otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the apprenticeship council, a special certificate or permit authorizing the employment of such employee for a wage less than the legal minimum wage; and the director shall fix the minimum wage for said person, such special certificate or permit to be issued only in such cases as the director may decide the same is applied for in good faith and that such certificate or permit shall be in force for such length of time as the director shall decide and determine is proper.[ 2021 c 97 § 1; 2020 c 274 § 40; 1994 c 164 § 19; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 35; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 13; 1913 c 174 § 13; RRS § 7632.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
WA Rev Code § 49.12.121 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.121 - Wages and working conditions of minors—Special rules—Work permits.

RCW 49.12.121 Wages and working conditions of minors—Special rules—Work permits.(1) The department may at any time inquire into wages, hours, and conditions of labor of minors employed in any trade, business, or occupation in the state of Washington and may adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and welfare of minor employees. However, the rules may not limit the hours per day or per week, or other specified work period, that may be worked by minors who are emancipated by court order.(2) The department shall issue work permits to employers for the employment of minors, after being assured the proposed employment of a minor meets the standards for the health, safety, and welfare of minors as set forth in the rules adopted by the department. No minor person shall be employed in any occupation, trade, or industry subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess., unless a work permit has been properly issued, with the consent of the parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody of the minor and with the approval of the school which such minor may then be attending. However, the consent of a parent, guardian, or other person, or the approval of the school which the minor may then be attending, is unnecessary if the minor is emancipated by court order.(3) The minimum wage for minors shall be as prescribed in RCW 49.46.020.[ 1993 c 294 § 9; 1989 c 1 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 518, approved November 8, 1988); 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 c 294: See RCW 13.64.900.Effective date—1989 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 518): See note following RCW 49.46.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.12.123 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.123 - Work permit for minor required.

RCW 49.12.123 Work permit for minor required.In implementing state policy to assure the attendance of children in the public schools it shall be required of any person, firm or corporation employing any minor under the age of eighteen years to obtain a work permit as set forth in RCW 49.12.121 and keep such permit on file during the employment of such minor, and upon termination of such employment of such minor to return such permit to the department of labor and industries.[ 1991 c 303 § 8; 1983 c 3 § 156; 1973 c 51 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1973 c 51: See note following RCW 28A.225.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.12.124 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.124 - Actors or performers—Work permits and variances for minors.

RCW 49.12.124 Actors or performers—Work permits and variances for minors.For all minors employed as actors or performers in film, video, audio, or theatrical productions, the department shall issue a permit under RCW 49.12.121 and a variance under RCW 49.12.105 upon finding that the terms of the employment sufficiently protect the minor's health, safety, and welfare. The findings shall be based on information provided to the department including, but not limited to, the minor's working conditions and planned work schedule, adult supervision of the minor, and any planned educational programs.[ 1994 c 62 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.130 - Witness protected—Penalty.

RCW 49.12.130 Witness protected—Penalty.Any employer who discharges, or in any other manner discriminates against any employee because such employee has testified or is about to testify, or because such employer believes that said employee may testify in any investigation or proceedings relative to the enforcement of RCW 49.12.010 through 49.12.180, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of from twenty-five dollars to one hundred dollars for each such misdemeanor.[ 1913 c 174 § 16; RRS § 7635.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.140 - Complaint of noncompliance.

RCW 49.12.140 Complaint of noncompliance.Any worker or the parent or guardian of any minor to whom RCW 49.12.010 through 49.12.180 applies may complain to the director that the wages paid to the workers are less than the minimum rate and the director shall investigate the same and proceed under RCW 49.12.010 through 49.12.180 in behalf of the worker.[ 1994 c 164 § 20; 1913 c 174 § 17 1/2; RRS § 7637.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.150 - Civil action to recover underpayment.

RCW 49.12.150 Civil action to recover underpayment.If any employee shall receive less than the legal minimum wage, except as hereinbefore provided in RCW 49.12.110, said employee shall be entitled to recover in a civil action the full amount of the legal minimum wage as herein provided for, together with costs and attorney's fees to be fixed by the court, notwithstanding any agreement to work for such lesser wage. In such action, however, the employer shall be credited with any wages which have been paid upon account.[ 1913 c 174 § 18; RRS § 7638.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.170 - Penalty.

RCW 49.12.170 Penalty.Except as otherwise provided in RCW 49.12.390 or 49.12.410, any employer employing any person for whom a minimum wage or standards, conditions, and hours of labor have been specified, at less than said minimum wage, or under standards, or conditions of labor or at hours of labor prohibited by the rules and regulations of the director; or violating any other of the provisions of chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess., shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one thousand dollars.[ 1994 c 164 § 21; 1991 c 303 § 6; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 16; 1913 c 174 § 17; RRS § 7636.]NOTES:Witnesses protected—Penalty: RCW 49.12.130.
WA Rev Code § 49.12.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.180 - Annual report.

RCW 49.12.180 Annual report.The director shall report annually to the governor on its investigations and proceedings.[ 1994 c 164 § 22; 1977 c 75 § 73; 1913 c 174 § 20; RRS § 7640.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.185 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.185 - Exemptions from chapter.

RCW 49.12.185 Exemptions from chapter.Chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. shall not apply to newspaper vendors or carriers and domestic or casual labor in or about private residences and agricultural labor as defined in RCW 50.04.150, as now or hereafter amended.[ 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.187 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.187 - Collective bargaining rights not affected.

RCW 49.12.187 Collective bargaining rights not affected.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.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.[ 2003 c 401 § 3; 2003 c 146 § 1; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 § 18.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 146 § 1 and by 2003 c 401 § 3, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Findings—Purpose—Intent—2003 c 401: "The legislature finds that the enactment of chapter 236, Laws of 1988 amended the definition of employer under the industrial welfare act, chapter 49.12 RCW, to ensure that the family care provisions of that act applied to the state and political subdivisions. The legislature further finds that this amendment of the definition of employer may be interpreted as creating an ambiguity as to whether the other provisions of chapter 49.12 RCW have applied to the state and its political subdivisions. The purpose of this act is to make retroactive, remedial, curative, and technical amendments to clarify the intent of chapter 49.12 RCW and chapter 236, Laws of 1988 and resolve any ambiguity. It is the intent of the legislature to establish that, prior to May 20, 2003, chapter 49.12 RCW and the rules adopted thereunder did not apply to the state or its agencies and political subdivisions except as expressly provided for in RCW 49.12.265 through 49.12.295, 49.12.350 through 49.12.370, 49.12.450, and 49.12.460." [ 2003 c 401 § 1.]Effective date—2003 c 401: "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 [May 20, 2003]." [ 2003 c 401 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.200 - Women may pursue any calling open to men.

RCW 49.12.200 Women may pursue any calling open to men.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.[ 1963 c 229 § 1; 1890 p 519 § 1; RRS § 7620.]NOTES:Qualifications of electors: State Constitution Art. 6 § 1 (Amendment 63).Sex equality—Rights and responsibility: State Constitution Art. 31 §§ 1, 2 (Amendment 61).
WA Rev Code § 49.12.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.240 - Employee inspection of personnel file.

RCW 49.12.240 Employee inspection of personnel file.Every employer shall, at least annually, upon the request of an employee, permit that employee to inspect any or all of his or her own personnel file(s).[ 1985 c 336 § 1.]NOTES:Destruction or retention of information relating to state employee misconduct: RCW 41.06.450 through 41.06.460.
WA Rev Code § 49.12.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.250 - Employee inspection of personnel file—Erroneous or disputed information.

RCW 49.12.250 Employee inspection of personnel file—Erroneous or disputed information.(1) Each employer shall make such file(s) available locally within a reasonable period of time after the employee requests the file(s).(2) An employee annually may petition that the employer review all information in the employee's personnel file(s) that are regularly maintained by the employer as a part of his business records or are subject to reference for information given to persons outside of the company. The employer shall determine if there is any irrelevant or erroneous information in the file(s), and shall remove all such information from the file(s). If an employee does not agree with the employer's determination, the employee may at his or her request have placed in the employee's personnel file a statement containing the employee's rebuttal or correction. Nothing in this subsection prevents the employer from removing information more frequently.(3) A former employee shall retain the right of rebuttal or correction for a period not to exceed two years.[ 1985 c 336 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.260 - Employee inspection of personnel file—Limitations.

RCW 49.12.260 Employee inspection of personnel file—Limitations.RCW 49.12.240 and 49.12.250 do not apply to the records of an employee relating to the investigation of a possible criminal offense. RCW 49.12.240 and 49.12.250 do not apply to information or records compiled in preparation for an impending lawsuit which would not be available to another party under the rules of pretrial discovery for causes pending in the superior courts.[ 1985 c 336 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.265 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.265 - Sick leave, time off—Care of family members—Definitions.

RCW 49.12.265 Sick leave, time off—Care of family members—Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Child" means a biological, adopted, or foster child, a stepchild, a legal ward, or a child of a person standing in loco parentis who is: (a) Under eighteen years of age; or (b) eighteen years of age or older and incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability.(2) "Grandparent" means a parent of a parent of an employee.(3) "Parent" means a biological or adoptive parent of an employee or an individual who stood in loco parentis to an employee when the employee was a child.(4) "Parent-in-law" means a parent of the spouse of an employee.(5) "Sick leave or other paid time off" means time allowed under the terms of an appropriate state law, collective bargaining agreement, or employer policy, as applicable, to an employee for illness, vacation, and personal holiday. If paid time is not allowed to an employee for illness, "sick leave or other paid time off" also means time allowed under the terms of an appropriate state law, collective bargaining agreement, or employer policy, as applicable, to an employee for disability under a plan, fund, program, or practice that is: (a) Not covered by the employee retirement income security act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 et seq.; and (b) not established or maintained through the purchase of insurance.(6) "Spouse" means a husband or wife, as the case may be.[ 2005 c 499 § 1; 2002 c 243 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 243: "This act takes effect January 1, 2003." [ 2002 c 243 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 49.12.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.12 - Industrial Welfare.|49.12.270 - Sick leave, time off—Care of family members.

RCW 49.12.270 Sick leave, time off—Care of family members.(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.[ 2002 c 243 § 1; 1988 c 236 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 243: See note following RCW 49.12.265.Legislative findings—1988 c 236: "The legislature recognizes the changing nature of the workforce brought about by increasing numbers of working mothers, single parent households, and dual career families. The legislature finds that the needs of families must be balanced with the demands of the workplace to promote family stability and economic security. The legislature further finds that it is in the public interest for employers to accommodate employees by providing reasonable leaves from work for family reasons. In order to promote family stability, economic security, and the public interest, the legislature hereby establishes a minimum standard for family care. Nothing contained in this act shall prohibit any employer from establishing family care standards more generous than the minimum standards set forth in this act." [ 1988 c 236 § 1.]Effective date—1988 c 236: "This act shall take effect on September 1, 1988." [ 1988 c 236 § 12.]Implementation—1988 c 236: "Prior to September 1, 1988, the department of labor and industries may take such steps as are necessary to ensure that chapter 236, Laws of 1988 is implemented on September 1, 1988." [ 1988 c 236 § 10.]Severability—1988 c 236: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1988 c 236 § 11.]