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RCW 42.40.010 Policy.
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It is the policy of the legislature that employees should be encouraged to disclose, to the extent not expressly prohibited by law, improper governmental actions, and it is the intent of the legislature to protect the rights of state employees making these disclosures, regardless…
RCW 42.40.020 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Auditor" means the office of the state auditor. (2) "Employee" means any individual employed or holding office in any department or age…
RCW 42.40.030 Right to disclose improper governmental actions—Interference prohibited.
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(1) An employee shall not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the employee's official authority or influence for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, coercing, commanding, influencing, or attempting to intimidate, threaten, coerce, command, or influence any individu…
RCW 42.40.035 Duty of correctness—Penalties for false information.
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An employee must make a reasonable attempt to ascertain the correctness of the information furnished and may be subject to disciplinary actions, including, but not limited to, suspension or termination, for knowingly furnishing false information as determined by the employee's ap…
