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WA Rev Code § 49.70.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.020 - Definitions.

RCW 49.70.020 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.(2) "Employee" means an employee of an employer who is employed in the business of his or her employer whether by way of manual labor or otherwise and every person in this state who is engaged in the employment of or who is working under an independent contract the essence of which is personal labor for an employer under this chapter whether by way of manual labor or otherwise. However, for the purposes of this chapter, employee shall not mean immediate family members of the officers of any corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other business entity or officers of any closely held corporation engaged in agricultural production of crops or livestock.(3) "Employer" means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, business trust, legal representative, or other business entity that engages in any business, industry, profession, or activity in this state and employs one or more employees or who contract with one or more persons, the essence of which is the personal labor of such person or persons and includes the state, counties, cities, and all municipal corporations, public corporations, political subdivisions of the state, and charitable organizations.[ 1985 c 409 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.100 - Employee may request workplace survey or material safety data sheet.

RCW 49.70.100 Employee may request workplace survey or material safety data sheet.An employee or employee representative may request, in writing, from the employer, a copy of a workplace survey or a material safety data sheet, filed pursuant to this chapter for the employee's work area. The employer shall supply this material within three working days of the request. This section shall not apply to employees of vessels while the employees are on the water.[ 1989 c 11 § 22; 1984 c 289 § 15.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 11: See note following RCW 9A.56.220.
WA Rev Code § 49.70.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.105 - Foreign language translation of written materials.

RCW 49.70.105 Foreign language translation of written materials.(1) The department shall prepare and make available to employers or the public, upon request, a translation in any of the five most common foreign languages used in the workplace, of a written hazard communication program, a material safety data sheet, or written materials prepared by the department to inform employees of their rights relating to hazard communication standards under this chapter and chapter 49.17 RCW.(2) An employer employing employees who have trouble communicating in English shall make reasonable efforts to post any notices in the employees' native languages as provided by the department.[ 1985 c 409 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.110 - Discharge or discipline of employee prohibited—Application of discrimination statutes.

RCW 49.70.110 Discharge or discipline of employee prohibited—Application of discrimination statutes.No employer may discharge, cause to be discharged, or otherwise discipline, penalize, or discriminate against any employee because the employee or the employee's representative has exercised any right established in this chapter. The discrimination provisions of chapter 49.17 RCW apply to this chapter.[ 1984 c 289 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.115 - Agricultural employees—Information and training on hazardous chemicals.

RCW 49.70.115 Agricultural employees—Information and training on hazardous chemicals.(1) An employer shall provide employees engaged in agricultural production of crops or livestock or agricultural services with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their workplace at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new hazard is introduced into their work area, such instruction shall be tailored to the types of hazards to which the employees will be exposed. Seasonal and temporary employees who are not exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work area need not be trained.(2) Employers shall maintain any material safety data sheets that are received with incoming shipments of hazardous chemicals, and ensure that they are accessible to agricultural employees upon request.(3) Employers shall ensure that labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced.[ 1985 c 409 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.140 - Educational brochures and public service announcements.

RCW 49.70.140 Educational brochures and public service announcements.The department shall produce educational brochures and public service announcements detailing information available to citizens under this chapter. These educational materials shall be sent to each county health department. As necessary, the department shall provide information needed to update these educational materials.[ 1984 c 289 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.150 - Civil action authorized.

RCW 49.70.150 Civil action authorized.A person may bring a civil action on his or her own behalf against a manufacturer, supplier, employer, or user to compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter subject to the provisions of Title 51 RCW. The superior court shall have jurisdiction over these actions. The court may award costs of litigation to the prevailing party, including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees.[ 1984 c 289 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.160 - Request for additional information—Confidentiality.

RCW 49.70.160 Request for additional information—Confidentiality.The department may request from an employer submitting surveys to it further information concerning the surveys, and the employer shall provide the additional information upon the request. The employer may require the department to provide reasons why further information is needed and to sign an agreement protecting the confidentiality of any additional information provided under this section.[ 1984 c 289 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.165 - Trade secret exemptions.

RCW 49.70.165 Trade secret exemptions.(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.[ 1985 c 409 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.175 - Worker and community right to know fund—Expenditure—Disbursements.

RCW 49.70.175 Worker and community right to know fund—Expenditure—Disbursements.Funds in the worker and community right to know fund established under RCW 49.70.170 may be spent by the department of ecology to implement RCW 70A.415.020 (1) through (3) following legislative appropriation. Disbursements from the fund shall be on authorization of the director of the department of ecology.[ 2021 c 65 § 57; 1985 c 410 § 5.]NOTES:Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.
WA Rev Code § 49.70.177 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.177 - Penalties for late payment of fees—Collection of fees and penalties.

RCW 49.70.177 Penalties for late payment of fees—Collection of fees and penalties.If payment of any fee assessed under RCW 49.70.170 is not received by the department by the due date, there shall be assessed a penalty of five percent of the amount of the fee. If the fee is not received within thirty days after the due date, there shall be assessed a total penalty of ten percent of the amount of the fee. If the fee is not received within sixty days after the due date, there shall be assessed a total penalty of twenty percent of the amount of the fee. No penalty added may be less than ten dollars. If a warrant is issued by the department for the collection of fees, penalties, and interest, there shall be an additional penalty of five percent of the amount of the fee, but not less than five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars. Warrants shall earn interest at the rate of one percent per month, or fraction thereof, from and after the date of entry of the warrant. The department may utilize the procedures for collection of fees, penalties, and interest set forth in Title 51 RCW.[ 1986 c 310 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.180 - Application of enforcement and administrative procedures of Washington industrial safety and health act.

RCW 49.70.180 Application of enforcement and administrative procedures of Washington industrial safety and health act.Unless reference is specifically made to another chapter, this chapter shall be implemented and enforced including penalties, violations, citations, and other administrative procedures pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW.[ 1984 c 289 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.190 - Compliance with chapter—Notice—Fines—Injunctive relief.

RCW 49.70.190 Compliance with chapter—Notice—Fines—Injunctive relief.If a manufacturer, supplier, employer, or user refuses or fails to provide the department with any data sheets, workplace surveys, or other papers, documents, or information required by this chapter, the department may give written notice to the manufacturer, supplier, employer, or user demanding immediate compliance. If the manufacturer, supplier, employer, or user fails to begin to comply with the terms of the notice within fourteen days of receipt, the department may levy a fine of up to fifty dollars per affected employee per day, not to exceed five thousand dollars per day from the final date for compliance allowed by this section or by the department. In any case where the noncompliance continues for more than fifteen days or where the department determines the failure to comply creates a potential health or safety hazard to employees or hinders the department's performance of its duties under this chapter, the department may, in lieu of levying a fine or further fines, petition the superior court of Thurston county or the county where the manufacturer, supplier, employer, or user is located for an order enjoining the manufacturer, employer, supplier, or user from further noncompliance and granting any other remedies that may be appropriate. The court may award the department costs of litigation, including attorney's fees, if the department is the prevailing party.[ 1984 c 289 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.200 - Adoption of rules.

RCW 49.70.200 Adoption of rules.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the department, after consultation with the department of agriculture, shall adopt any rules necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter.[ 1984 c 289 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.210 - Application of chapter to consumer products.

RCW 49.70.210 Application of chapter to consumer products.(1) It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter shall not apply to products that are generally made available to the noncommercial consumer: PROVIDED, That such "consumer" products used by employees in the workplace are used in substantially the same manner, form, and concentration as they are used by noncommercial consumers, and that the product exposure is not substantially greater to the employee than to the noncommercial consumer during normal and accepted use of that product.(2) The department shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this section. This section shall not affect the department's authority to implement and enforce the Washington industrial safety and health act, chapter 49.17 RCW, at least as effectively as the federal occupational safety and health act.[ 1987 c 365 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 49.70.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.70 - Worker and Community Right to Know Act.|49.70.900 - Short title.

RCW 49.70.900 Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "worker and community right to know act."[ 1984 c 289 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 49.74.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.74 - Affirmative Action.|49.74.005 - Legislative findings—Purpose.

RCW 49.74.005 Legislative findings—Purpose.Discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or the presence of any disability is contrary to the findings of the legislature and public policy. The legislature finds and declares that racial minorities, women, persons in protected age groups, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, and veterans with disabilities are underrepresented in Washington state government employment.The purpose of this chapter is to provide for enforcement measures for affirmative action within Washington state government employment and institutions of higher education in order to eliminate such underrepresentation.[ 2020 c 274 § 41; 1985 c 365 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 49.74.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.74 - Affirmative Action.|49.74.010 - Commission.

RCW 49.74.010 Commission.As used in this chapter, "commission" means the Washington state human rights commission.[ 1985 c 365 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 49.74.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.74 - Affirmative Action.|49.74.020 - Affirmative action rules—Noncompliance—Notification—Hearing.

RCW 49.74.020 Affirmative action rules—Noncompliance—Notification—Hearing.If the commission reasonably believes that a state agency, an institution of higher education, or the state patrol has failed to comply with an affirmative action rule adopted under RCW 41.06.150 or 43.43.340, the commission shall notify the director of the state agency, president of the institution of higher education, or chief of the Washington state patrol of the noncompliance, as well as the director of financial management. The commission shall give the director of the state agency, president of the institution of higher education, or chief of the Washington state patrol an opportunity to be heard on the failure to comply.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 324; 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 463; 1993 c 281 § 57; 1985 c 365 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.Effective date—1993 c 281: See note following RCW 41.06.022.
WA Rev Code § 49.74.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.74 - Affirmative Action.|49.74.030 - Noncompliance—Conciliation—Order.

RCW 49.74.030 Noncompliance—Conciliation—Order.The commission in conjunction with the department of enterprise services, the office of financial management, or the state patrol, whichever is appropriate, shall attempt to resolve the noncompliance through conciliation. If an agreement is reached for the elimination of noncompliance, the agreement shall be reduced to writing and an order shall be issued by the commission setting forth the terms of the agreement. The noncomplying state agency, institution of higher education, or state patrol shall make a good faith effort to conciliate and make a full commitment to correct the noncompliance with any action that may be necessary to achieve compliance, provided such action is not inconsistent with the rules adopted under RCW 41.06.150(5) and 43.43.340(5), whichever is appropriate.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 464; 2002 c 354 § 246; 2002 c 354 § 245; 1993 c 281 § 58; 1985 c 365 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.Short title—Headings, captions not law—Severability—Effective dates—2002 c 354: See RCW 41.80.907 through 41.80.910.Effective date—1993 c 281: See note following RCW 41.06.022.
WA Rev Code § 49.74.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.74 - Affirmative Action.|49.74.031 - Referral to administrative law judge for hearing.

RCW 49.74.031 Referral to administrative law judge for hearing.If no agreement can be reached under RCW 49.74.030, the commission may refer the matter to the administrative law judge for hearing pursuant to RCW 49.60.250. If the administrative law judge finds that the state agency, institution of higher education, or state patrol has not made a good faith effort to correct the noncompliance, the administrative law judge shall order the state agency, institution of higher education, or state patrol to comply with this chapter. The administrative law judge may order any action that may be necessary to achieve compliance, provided such action is not inconsistent with the rules adopted under RCW 41.06.150(6) and 43.43.340(5), whichever is appropriate.An order by the administrative law judge may be appealed to superior court.[ 2015 c 225 § 102.]
WA Rev Code § 49.74.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.74 - Affirmative Action.|49.74.050 - Superior court—Remedies.

RCW 49.74.050 Superior court—Remedies.If the superior court finds that the state agency, institution of higher education, or state patrol has not made a good faith effort to correct the noncompliance, the court, in addition to any other penalties and sanctions prescribed by law, shall order the state agency, institution of higher education, or state patrol to comply with this chapter. The court may require any action deemed appropriate by the court which is consistent with the intent of this chapter.[ 1985 c 365 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 49.74.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.74 - Affirmative Action.|49.74.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 49.74.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.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.[ 2009 c 521 § 132.]
WA Rev Code § 49.76.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.76 - Domestic Violence Leave.|49.76.010 - Legislative findings.

RCW 49.76.010 Legislative findings.(1) It is in the public interest to reduce domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking by enabling victims to maintain the financial independence necessary to leave abusive situations, achieve safety, and minimize physical and emotional injuries, and to reduce the devastating economic consequences of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to employers and employees. Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking should be able to recover from and cope with the effects of such violence and participate in criminal and civil justice processes without fear of adverse economic consequences. Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking should also be able to seek and maintain employment without fear that they will face discrimination.(2) One of the best predictors of whether a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking will be able to stay away from an abuser is his or her degree of economic independence. However, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking often negatively impact victims' ability to maintain employment.(3) An employee who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or an employee whose family member is a victim, must often take leave from work due to injuries, court proceedings, or safety concerns requiring legal protection.(4) Thus, it is in the public interest to provide reasonable leave from employment for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or for employees whose family members are victims, to participate in legal proceedings, receive medical treatment, or obtain other necessary services.(5) It is also in the public interest to ensure that victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking are able to seek and maintain employment without fear of discrimination and to have reasonable safety accommodations in the workplace.[ 2018 c 47 § 1; 2008 c 286 § 1.]