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WA Rev Code § 19.30.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.30 - Farm Labor Contractors.|19.30.200 - Unlicensed farm labor contractors—Liability for services.

RCW 19.30.200 Unlicensed farm labor contractors—Liability for services.Any person who knowingly uses the services of an unlicensed farm labor contractor shall be personally, jointly, and severally liable with the person acting as a farm labor contractor to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in this chapter. In making determinations under this section, any user may rely upon either the license issued by the director to the farm labor contractor under RCW 19.30.030 or the director's representation that such contractor is licensed as required by this chapter.[ 2000 c 171 § 48; 1985 c 280 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 19.30.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.30 - Farm Labor Contractors.|19.30.902 - Effective date—1985 c 280.

RCW 19.30.902 Effective date—1985 c 280.This 1985 act shall take effect January 1, 1986.[ 1985 c 280 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.010 - Short title.

RCW 19.31.010 Short title.This chapter shall be known and cited as "The Employment Agency Act".[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.030 - Records.

RCW 19.31.030 Records.Each employment agency shall keep records of all services rendered employers and applicants. These records shall contain the name and address of the employer by whom the services were solicited; the name and address of the applicant; kind of position ordered by the employer; dates job orders or job listings are obtained; subsequent dates job orders or job listings are verified as still being current; kind of position accepted by the applicant; probable duration of the employment, if known; rate of wage or salary to be paid the applicant; amount of the employment agency's fee; dates and amounts of refund if any, and reason for such refund; and the contract agreed to between the agency and applicant. An employment listing service need not keep records pertaining to the kind of position accepted by applicant and probable duration of employment.An employment directory shall keep records of all services rendered to applicants. These records shall contain: The name and address of the applicant; amount of the employment directory's fee; dates and amounts of refund if any, and reason for the refund; the contract agreed to between the employment directory and applicant; and the dates of contact with employers made pursuant to RCW 19.31.190(11).The director shall have authority to demand and to examine, at the employment agency's regular place of business, all books, documents, and records in its possession for inspection. Unless otherwise provided by rules or regulation adopted by the director, such records shall be maintained for a period of three years from the date in which they are made.[ 1993 c 499 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.050 - Approval of contract, fee schedule.

RCW 19.31.050 Approval of contract, fee schedule.Prior to using any contract or fee schedule in the transaction of its business with applicants, each employment agency shall obtain the director's approval for the use of such contract or fee schedule.[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.060 - Request from employer for interview required—Information to be furnished applicant.

RCW 19.31.060 Request from employer for interview required—Information to be furnished applicant.No employment agency shall send any applicant on an interview with a prospective employer without having first obtained, either orally or in writing, a bona fide request from such employer for the interview: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That, it shall be the duty of every employment agency to give to each applicant for employment, orally or in writing, before being sent on an interview, information as to the name and address of the person to whom the applicant is to apply for such employment, the kind of service to be performed, the anticipated rate of wages or compensation, the agency's fee based on such anticipated wages or compensation, whether such employment is permanent or temporary, and the name and address of the natural person authorizing the interviewing of such applicant.[ 1977 ex.s. c 51 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.070 - Administration of chapter—Rules—Investigations—Inspections.

RCW 19.31.070 Administration of chapter—Rules—Investigations—Inspections.(1) The director shall administer the provisions of this chapter and shall issue from time to time reasonable rules and regulations for enforcing and carrying out the provisions and purposes of this chapter.(2) The director shall have supervisory and investigative authority over all employment agencies. Upon receiving a complaint against any employment agency, the director shall have the right to examine all books, documents, or records in its possession. In addition, the director may examine the office or offices where business is or shall be conducted by such agency.[ 2002 c 86 § 269; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 7.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 19.31.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.080 - License required—Penalty.

RCW 19.31.080 License required—Penalty.It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to conduct an employment agency business in this state unless he or she has an employment agency license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.[ 2011 c 336 § 532; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.110 - Expiration date of license—Reinstatement.

RCW 19.31.110 Expiration date of license—Reinstatement.An employment agency license shall expire June 30th. Any such license not renewed may be reinstated if the employment agency can show good cause to the director for renewal of the license and present proof of intent to continue to act as an employment agency: PROVIDED, That no license shall be issued upon such application for reinstatement until all fees and penalties previously accrued under this chapter have been paid.[ 1977 ex.s. c 51 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.120 - Transfer of license.

RCW 19.31.120 Transfer of license.No license granted pursuant to this chapter shall be transferable without the consent of the director. No employment agency shall permit any person not mentioned in the license application to become connected with the business as an owner, member, officer, or director without the consent of the director. Consent may be withheld for any reason for which an original application for a license might have been rejected, if the person in question had been mentioned therein.[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.130 - License sanction—Grounds—Support order, noncompliance.

RCW 19.31.130 License sanction—Grounds—Support order, noncompliance.(1) In accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, the director may by order sanction the license of any employment agency under RCW 18.235.110, if the director finds that the applicant or licensee has violated any provisions of this chapter, or failed to comply with any rule or regulation issued by the director pursuant to this chapter.(2) The director shall immediately suspend the license or certificate of a person who has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license or certificate shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the licensee is in compliance with the order.[ 2002 c 86 § 270; 1997 c 58 § 848; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 13.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
WA Rev Code § 19.31.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.140 - Fees for licensees.

RCW 19.31.140 Fees for licensees.The director shall determine the fees, as provided in RCW 43.24.086, charged to those parties licensed as employment agencies for original applications, renewal per year, branch license, both original and renewal, transfer of license, and approval of amended or new contracts and/or fee schedules.[ 1985 c 7 § 84; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 92; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.150 - Employment condition precedent to charging fee—Exceptions.

RCW 19.31.150 Employment condition precedent to charging fee—Exceptions.(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, no employment agency shall charge or accept a fee or other consideration from an applicant without complying with the terms of a written contract as specified in RCW 19.31.040, and then only after such agency has been responsible for referring such job applicant to an employer or such employer to a job applicant and where as a result thereof such job applicant has been employed by such employer.(2) Employment listing services may charge or accept a fee when they provide the applicant with the job listing or the referral.(3) An employment directory may charge or accept a fee when it provides the applicant with the directory.[ 1993 c 499 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.160 - Charging fee or payment contrary to chapter—Return of excess.

RCW 19.31.160 Charging fee or payment contrary to chapter—Return of excess.Any employment agency which collects, receives, or retains a fee or other payment contrary to the provisions of this chapter or to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall return the excessive portion of the fee within seven days after receiving a demand therefor from the director.[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.170 - Limitations on fee amounts—Refunds—Exceptions.

RCW 19.31.170 Limitations on fee amounts—Refunds—Exceptions.(1) If an applicant accepts employment by agreement with an employer and thereafter never reports for work, the gross fee charged to the applicant shall not exceed: (a) Ten percent of what the first month's gross salary or wages would be, if known; or (b) ten percent of the first month's drawing account. If the employment was to have been on a commission basis without any drawing account, then no fee may be charged in the event that the applicant never reports for work.(2) If an applicant accepts employment on a commission basis without any drawing account, then the gross fee charged such applicant shall be a percentage of commissions actually earned.(3) If an applicant accepts employment and if within sixty days of his or her reporting for work the employment is terminated, then the gross fee charged such applicant shall not exceed twenty percent of the gross salary, wages, or commission received by him or her.(4) If an applicant accepts temporary employment as a domestic, household employee, baby sitter, agricultural worker, or day laborer, then the gross fee charged such applicant shall not be in excess of twenty-five percent of the first full month's gross salary or wages: PROVIDED, That where an applicant accepts employment as a domestic or household employee for a period of less than one month, then the gross fee charged such applicant shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the gross salary or wages paid.(5) Any applicant requesting a refund of a fee paid to an employment agency in accordance with the terms of the approved fee schedule of the employment agency pursuant to this section shall file with the employment agency a form requesting such refund on which shall be set forth information reasonably needed and requested by the employment agency, including but not limited to the following: Circumstances under which employment was terminated, dates of employment, and gross earnings of the applicant.(6) Refund requests which are not in dispute shall be made by the employment agency within thirty days of receipt.(7) Subsections (1) through (6) of this section do not apply to employment listing services or employment directories.[ 2011 c 336 § 534; 1993 c 499 § 6; 1977 ex.s. c 51 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.180 - Posting of fee limitation and remedy provisions.

RCW 19.31.180 Posting of fee limitation and remedy provisions.Each licensee shall post the following in a conspicuous place in each office in which it conducts business: (1) The substance of RCW 19.31.150 through 19.31.170; and (2) a name and address provided by the director, in a form prescribed by him or her, of a person to whom complaints concerning possible violation of this chapter may be made. All words required to be posted pursuant to this section shall be printed in ten point bold face type.[ 2011 c 336 § 535; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.210 - Enforcement.

RCW 19.31.210 Enforcement.The director may refer such evidence as may be available to him or her concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted hereunder to the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the alleged violation arose, who may, in their discretion, with or without such a reference, in addition to any other action they might commence, bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice prohibited by this chapter: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with chapters 9.04 and 19.86 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, and the powers and duties of the attorney general and the prosecuting attorney as they may appear in the aforementioned chapters, shall apply against all persons subject to this chapter.[ 2011 c 336 § 537; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.220 - Assurance of discontinuance of violation.

RCW 19.31.220 Assurance of discontinuance of violation.In the enforcement of this chapter, the attorney general and/or any said prosecuting attorney may accept an assurance of discontinuance from any person deemed in violation of any provisions of this chapter. Any such assurance shall be in writing and shall be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of business, or in Thurston county.[ 2011 c 336 § 538; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.230 - Civil penalty.

RCW 19.31.230 Civil penalty.Any person who violates the terms of any court order or temporary or permanent injunction issued pursuant to this chapter, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars. For the purpose of this section the superior court issuing any injunction shall retain continuing jurisdiction and in such cases the attorney general and/or the prosecuting attorney acting in the name of the state may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.240 - Service of process outside state.

RCW 19.31.240 Service of process outside state.Personal service of any process in an action under this chapter may be made upon any person outside the state if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter which conduct has had impact in this state which this chapter reprehends. Such person shall be deemed to have thereby submitted himself or herself to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state within the meaning of RCW 4.28.180 and 4.28.185, as now or hereafter amended.[ 2011 c 336 § 539; 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.245 - Registration or licensing prerequisite to suit by employment agency—Action against unregistered or unlicensed employment agency.

RCW 19.31.245 Registration or licensing prerequisite to suit by employment agency—Action against unregistered or unlicensed employment agency.(1) No employment agency may bring or maintain a cause of action in any court of this state for compensation for, or seeking equitable relief in regard to, services rendered employers and applicants, unless such agency shall allege and prove that at the time of rendering the services in question, or making the contract therefor, it was registered with the department or the holder of a valid license issued under this chapter.(2) Any person who shall give consideration of any kind to any employment agency for the performance of employment services in this state when said employment agency shall not be registered with the department or be the holder of a valid license issued under this chapter shall have a cause of action against the employment agency. Any court having jurisdiction may enter judgment therein for treble the amount of such consideration so paid, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.(3) A person performing the services of an employment agency, employment listing service, or employment directory without being registered with the department or holding a valid license shall cease operations or immediately apply for a valid license or register with the department. If the person continues to operate in violation of this chapter the director or the attorney general has a cause of action in any court having jurisdiction for the return of any consideration paid by any person to the agency. The court may enter judgment in the action for treble the amount of the consideration so paid, plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs.[ 1993 c 499 § 8; 1990 c 70 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 51 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.250 - Chapter provisions exclusive—Authority of political subdivisions not affected.

RCW 19.31.250 Chapter provisions exclusive—Authority of political subdivisions not affected.(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the regulation of private employment agencies shall be exclusive.(2) This chapter shall not be construed to affect or reduce the authority of any political subdivision of the state of Washington to provide for the licensing of private employment agencies solely for revenue purposes.[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.260 - Administrative procedure act to govern administration.

RCW 19.31.260 Administrative procedure act to govern administration.The administration of this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, as now or hereafter amended.[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 19.31.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.270 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

RCW 19.31.270 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 86 § 271.]NOTES:Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.Part headings not law—Severability—2002 c 86: See RCW 18.235.902 and 18.235.903.
WA Rev Code § 19.31.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.31 - Employment Agencies.|19.31.910 - Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 228.

RCW 19.31.910 Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 228.This act shall become effective July 1, 1969.[ 1969 ex.s. c 228 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 19.36.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous|Chapter 19.36 - Contracts and Credit Agreements Requiring Writings.|19.36.010 - Contracts, etc., void unless in writing.

RCW 19.36.010 Contracts, etc., void unless in writing.In the following cases, specified in this section, any agreement, contract, and promise shall be void, unless such agreement, contract, or promise, or some note or memorandum thereof, be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or by some person thereunto by him or her lawfully authorized, that is to say: (1) Every agreement that by its terms is not to be performed in one year from the making thereof; (2) every special promise to answer for the debt, default, or misdoings of another person; (3) every agreement, promise, or undertaking made upon consideration of marriage, except mutual promises to marry; (4) every special promise made by an executor or administrator to answer damages out of his or her own estate; (5) an agreement authorizing or employing an agent or broker to sell or purchase real estate for compensation or a commission.[ 2011 c 336 § 540; 1905 c 58 § 1; RRS § 5825. Prior: Code 1881 § 2325; 1863 p 412 § 2; 1860 p 298 § 2; 1854 p 403 § 2.]