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WA Rev Code § 50A.35.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.35 - Employment Protections.|50A.35.030 - Employer supplementation—Rights not subject to waiver or diminishment.

RCW 50A.35.030 Employer supplementation—Rights not subject to waiver or diminishment.(1) Nothing in this title shall be construed to discourage employers from:(a) Adopting or retaining leave policies more generous than any policies that comply with the requirements under this title; or(b) Making supplemental benefit payments as provided under RCW 50A.15.060 to an employee on paid family or medical leave.(2) Any agreement by an individual to waive, release, or commute his or her rights under this title is void as against public policy.(3) After January 1, 2020, subject to RCW 50A.05.090, an employee's rights under this title may not be diminished by a collective bargaining agreement or employer policy.[ 2019 c 13 § 42; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 78. Formerly RCW 50A.04.260.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.40.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.40 - Unlawful Acts.|50A.40.010 - Employers.

RCW 50A.40.010 Employers.(1) It is unlawful for any employer to:(a) Interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of, or the attempt to exercise, any valid right provided under this title; or(b) Discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee for opposing any practice made unlawful by this title.(2) It is unlawful for any person to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has:(a) Filed any complaint, or has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this title;(b) Given, or is about to give, any information in connection with any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this title; or(c) Testified, or is about to testify, in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this title.(3) As provided in RCW 50A.40.020 and 50A.40.030, the department will investigate allegations of unlawful acts and determine damages, as necessary.[ 2020 c 125 § 11; 2019 c 13 § 15; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 72. Formerly RCW 50A.04.085.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.40.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.40 - Unlawful Acts.|50A.40.020 - Employee complaints—Commissioner investigation, determination.

RCW 50A.40.020 Employee complaints—Commissioner investigation, determination.(1) An employee who alleges one or more unlawful acts under RCW 50A.40.010 have occurred may file a complaint with the department. The department may not investigate any alleged violation of RCW 50A.40.010 that occurred more than three years before the date the employee filed the complaint.(2) Upon receipt of a complaint under subsection (1) of this section, the commissioner shall investigate to determine if a violation occurred and the amount of any liquidated damages, unless the employee terminates the complaint under *RCW 50A.40.035.(3) Upon completing an investigation, the commissioner shall issue a determination, unless the complaint is otherwise resolved upon agreement by all parties and in compliance with *RCW 50A.40.035(6) or withdrawn under *RCW 50A.40.035(5). If the department determines a violation occurred, the department may order the employer to pay liquidated damages under RCW 50A.40.030.[ 2020 c 125 § 12; 2019 c 13 § 17; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 73. Formerly RCW 50A.04.095.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to RCW 50A.40.035 appears to be erroneous. RCW 50A.40.040 was apparently intended.
WA Rev Code § 50A.40.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.40 - Unlawful Acts.|50A.40.030 - Damages.

RCW 50A.40.030 Damages.(1) Any employer who violates RCW 50A.40.010 is liable for damages.(2) Damages are owed to the employee and must be paid by the employer to the employee directly.(3)(a) Damages include:(i) Any wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation denied or lost to such employee by reason of the violation; or(ii) In a case in which wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation have not been denied or lost to the employee, any actual monetary losses sustained by the employee as a direct result of the violation, such as the cost of providing care, up to a sum equal to wages or salary for the employee for up to sixteen weeks, or eighteen weeks if the employee experiences a serious health condition with a pregnancy that results in incapacity.(b) Any employer who violates RCW 50A.40.010 is also liable for interest accrued on the damages assessed in this subsection.(4) For a willful violation, the employer is also liable for an additional amount as liquidated damages equal to the sum of the amount described in subsection (3)(a) of this section and the interest described in subsection (3)(b) of this section. For purposes of this section, "willful" means a knowing and intentional action that is neither accidental nor the result of a bona fide dispute. All liquidated damages are owed to the employee and must be paid to the employee directly.(5) Interest in this section is calculated at the prevailing rate.[ 2020 c 125 § 13; 2019 c 13 § 18; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 74. Formerly RCW 50A.04.100.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.40.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.40 - Unlawful Acts.|50A.40.035 - Damages—Liquidated damages—Collection.

RCW 50A.40.035 Damages—Liquidated damages—Collection.(1) If the department issues a determination under RCW 50A.40.020 that an employer owes liquidated damages, the employer must, within thirty calendar days, either pay all damages owed or file an appeal as provided in this title. Thereafter, all parties owed moneys may initiate collection action against the employer by filing a warrant with the clerk of any county within the state.(a) The warrant may include all damages awarded to the employee plus reasonable attorneys' fees for the collection action, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of the action.(b) For purposes of this section, thirty calendar days begins the day the determination is issued.(2) The department is not responsible for collection action against an employer that has defaulted the payment of an award established under RCW 50A.40.030.[ 2020 c 125 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.40.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.40 - Unlawful Acts.|50A.40.040 - Damages—Recovery—Private right of action—Complaint withdrawal, resolution—Termination of department's administrative action.

RCW 50A.40.040 Damages—Recovery—Private right of action—Complaint withdrawal, resolution—Termination of department's administrative action.(1) A private action to recover damages under RCW 50A.40.030 may be brought against any employer by any one or more employees for and on behalf of:(a) The employee or employees; or(b) The employees and other employees similarly situated.(2) Any action under subsection (1) of this section must be filed with a court of competent jurisdiction within the state. Any private action for an alleged violation of RCW 50A.40.010 must be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged violation.(3) In an action under subsection (1) of this section the court shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to a prevailing plaintiff, award reasonable attorneys' fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other costs of the action to be paid by the defendant.(4) A private right of action is only available to an employee who either has not filed a complaint with the department, has withdrawn a filed complaint under subsection (5) of this section, or has resolved a complaint under subsection (6) of this section.(5) An employee who has filed a complaint with the department under RCW 50A.40.020 may elect to withdraw the complaint by providing written notice to the department within ten business days after filing the complaint with the department. Withdrawing a complaint terminates the department's administrative action.(6) A complaint may be resolved upon agreement by all parties. Resolution of a complaint must be communicated to the department prior to the department's issuance of a determination. Resolution of a complaint terminates the department's administrative action.(7) In the event the department's administrative action is terminated under subsection (5) or (6) of this section:(a) The department will immediately discontinue its investigation and any action against the employer; and(b) The determination, if already issued, along with any related findings of fact and conclusions of law, and any payments or offers of payment made by the employer including interest, are not admissible in any court action or other judicial or administrative proceeding.(8) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect:(a) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the right of any employee to pursue any judicial, administrative, or other action available with respect to an employer;(b) The right of the department to pursue any judicial, administrative, or other action available with respect to an employee that is identified as a result of a complaint under RCW 50A.40.020; or(c) The right of the department to pursue any judicial, administrative, or other action available with respect to an employer in the absence of a complaint.[ 2020 c 125 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.010 - Employer penalties.

RCW 50A.45.010 Employer penalties.(1) An employer who willfully fails to make the required reports is subject to penalties as follows: (a) For the second occurrence, the penalty is seventy-five dollars; (b) for the third occurrence, the penalty is one hundred fifty dollars; and (c) for the fourth occurrence and for each occurrence thereafter, the penalty is two hundred fifty dollars.(2) An employer who willfully fails to remit the full amount of the premiums when due is liable, in addition to the full amount of premiums due and amounts assessed as interest under RCW 50A.45.025, to a penalty equal to the premiums and interest.(3)  Any penalties under this section shall be deposited into the family and medical leave enforcement account.(4) For the purposes of this section, "willful" means a knowing and intentional action that is neither accidental nor the result of a bona fide dispute.(5) The department shall enforce the collection of penalties through conference and conciliation.(6) These penalties may be appealed as provided in RCW 50A.50.010 through 50A.50.200.[ 2019 c 13 § 16; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 68. Formerly RCW 50A.04.090.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.015 - Delinquency—Order and notice of assessment.

RCW 50A.45.015 Delinquency—Order and notice of assessment.At any time after the commissioner shall find that any premiums, interest, or penalties have become delinquent, the commissioner may issue an order and notice of assessment specifying the amount due, which order and notice of assessment shall be served upon the delinquent employer in the manner prescribed for the service of a summons in a civil action, or using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed. Failure of the employer to receive such notice or order whether served or mailed shall not release the employer from any tax, or any interest or penalties thereon.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 58. Formerly RCW 50A.04.130.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.020 - Jeopardized collection—Immediate assessment.

RCW 50A.45.020 Jeopardized collection—Immediate assessment.If the commissioner has reason to believe that an employer is insolvent or if any reason exists why the collection of any premiums accrued will be jeopardized by delaying collection, he or she may make an immediate assessment thereof and may proceed to enforce collection immediately, but interest and penalties shall not begin to accrue upon any premiums until the date when such premiums would normally have become delinquent.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 59. Formerly RCW 50A.04.135.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.025 - Delinquency—Accrual of interest.

RCW 50A.45.025 Delinquency—Accrual of interest.If premiums are not paid on the date on which they are due and payable as prescribed by the commissioner, the whole or part thereof remaining unpaid shall bear interest at the rate of one percent per month or fraction thereof from and after such date until payment plus accrued interest is received by him or her. The date as of which payment of premiums, if mailed, is deemed to have been received may be determined by such regulations as the commissioner may prescribe. Interest collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the family and medical leave enforcement account. Interest shall not accrue on premiums from any estate in the hands of a receiver, executor, administrator, trustee in bankruptcy, common law assignee, or other liquidating officer subsequent to the date when such receiver, executor, administrator, trustee in bankruptcy, common law assignee, or other liquidating officer qualifies as such, but premiums accruing with respect to employment of persons by any receiver, executor, administrator, trustee in bankruptcy, common law assignee, or other liquidating officer shall become due and shall draw interest in the same manner as premiums due from other employers. Where adequate information has been furnished to the department and the department has failed to act or has advised the employer of no liability or inability to decide the issue, interest may be waived.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 55. Formerly RCW 50A.04.140.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.030 - Collection by distraint, seizure, and sale.

RCW 50A.45.030 Collection by distraint, seizure, and sale.If the amount of premiums, interest, or penalties assessed by the commissioner by order and notice of assessment provided in this title is not paid within ten days after the service or mailing of the order and notice of assessment, the commissioner or his or her duly authorized representative may collect the amount stated in said assessment by the distraint, seizure, and sale of the property, goods, chattels, and effects of said delinquent employer. There shall be exempt from distraint and sale under this section such goods and property as are exempt from execution under the laws of this state.[ 2019 c 13 § 24; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 60. Formerly RCW 50A.04.145.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.035 - Collection by distraint, seizure, and sale—Procedure.

RCW 50A.45.035 Collection by distraint, seizure, and sale—Procedure.The commissioner, upon making a distraint, shall seize the property and shall make an inventory of the property distrained, a copy of which shall be mailed to the owner of such property or personally delivered to him or her, and shall specify the time and place when said property shall be sold. A notice specifying the property to be sold and the time and place of sale shall be posted in at least two public places in the county wherein the seizure has been made. The time of sale shall be not less than ten nor more than twenty days from the date of posting of such notices. Said sale may be adjourned from time to time at the discretion of the commissioner, but not for a time to exceed in all sixty days. Said sale shall be conducted by the commissioner or his or her authorized representative who shall proceed to sell such property by parcel or by lot at a public auction, and who may set a minimum price to include the expenses of making a levy and of advertising the sale, and if the amount bid for such property at the sale is not equal to the minimum price so fixed, the commissioner or his or her representative may declare such property to be purchased by the employment security department for such minimum price. In such event the delinquent account shall be credited with the amount for which the property has been sold. Property acquired by the employment security department as herein prescribed may be sold by the commissioner or his or her representative at public or private sale, and the amount realized shall be placed in the family and medical leave account. In all cases of sale, as aforesaid, the commissioner shall issue a bill of sale or a deed to the purchaser and said bill of sale or deed shall be prima facie evidence of the right of the commissioner to make such sale and conclusive evidence of the regularity of his or her proceeding in making the sale, and shall transfer to the purchaser all right, title, and interest of the delinquent employer in said property. The proceeds of any such sale, except in those cases wherein the property has been acquired by the employment security department, shall be first applied by the commissioner in satisfaction of the delinquent account, and out of any sum received in excess of the amount of delinquent premiums, interest, and penalties the administration fund shall be reimbursed for the costs of distraint and sale. Any excess which shall thereafter remain in the hands of the commissioner shall be refunded to the delinquent employer. Sums so refundable to a delinquent employer may be subject to seizure or distraint in the hands of the commissioner by any other taxing authority of the state or its political subdivisions.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 61. Formerly RCW 50A.04.150.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.040 - Notice and order to withhold and deliver.

RCW 50A.45.040 Notice and order to withhold and deliver.The commissioner is hereby authorized to issue to any person, firm, corporation, political subdivision, or department of the state, a notice and order to withhold and deliver property of any kind whatsoever when the commissioner has reason to believe that there is in the possession of such person, firm, corporation, political subdivision, or department, property which is due, owing, or belonging to any person, firm, or corporation upon whom the department has served a benefit overpayment assessment or a notice and order of assessment for premiums, interest, or penalties. The effect of a notice to withhold and deliver shall be continuous from the date such notice and order to withhold and deliver is first made until the liability is satisfied or becomes unenforceable because of a lapse of time. The notice and order to withhold and deliver shall be served by the sheriff or the sheriff's deputy of the county wherein the service is made, using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed, or by any duly authorized representative of the commissioner. Any person, firm, corporation, political subdivision, or department upon whom service has been made is hereby required to answer the notice within twenty days exclusive of the day of service, under oath and in writing, and shall make true answers to the matters inquired of in the notice. In the event there is in the possession of any such person, firm, corporation, political subdivision, or department, any property which may be subject to the claim of the employment security department of the state, such property shall be delivered forthwith to the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized representative upon demand to be held in trust by the commissioner for application on the indebtedness involved or for return, without interest, in accordance with final determination of liability or nonliability, or in the alternative, there shall be furnished a good and sufficient bond satisfactory to the commissioner conditioned upon final determination of liability. Should any person, firm, or corporation fail to make answer to an order to withhold and deliver within the time prescribed herein, it shall be lawful for the court, after the time to answer such order has expired, to render judgment by default against such person, firm, or corporation for the full amount claimed by the commissioner in the notice to withhold and deliver, together with costs.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 62. Formerly RCW 50A.04.155.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.45.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.45 - Limitations, Disqualifications, Penalties, and Interest.|50A.45.045 - Warrant for assessment.

RCW 50A.45.045 Warrant for assessment.Whenever any order and notice of assessment or jeopardy assessment has become final in accordance with the provisions of this title the commissioner may file with the clerk of any county within the state a warrant in the amount of the notice of assessment plus interest, penalties, and a filing fee under RCW 36.18.012(10). The clerk of the county wherein the warrant is filed shall immediately designate a superior court cause number for such warrant, and the clerk shall cause to be entered in the judgment docket under the superior court cause number assigned to the warrant, the name of the employer mentioned in the warrant, the amount of the tax, interest, penalties, and filing fee and the date when such warrant was filed. The aggregate amount of such warrant as docketed shall become a lien upon the title to, and interest in all real and personal property of the employer against whom the warrant is issued, the same as a judgment in a civil case duly docketed in the office of such clerk. Such warrant so docketed shall be sufficient to support the issuance of writs of execution and writs of garnishment in favor of the state in the manner provided by law in the case of civil judgment, wholly or partially unsatisfied. The clerk of the court shall be entitled to a filing fee under RCW 36.18.012(10), which shall be added to the amount of the warrant, and charged by the commissioner to the employer. A copy of the warrant shall be mailed to the employer using a method by which the mailing can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed within five days of filing with the clerk.[ 2019 c 13 § 25; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 63. Formerly RCW 50A.04.160.]