Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 50A.40 · 5 active provisions
(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 p…
(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 complai…
(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…
(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…
(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 c…