Title 49 — Title 49 LABOR REGULATIONS
40 chapters · 645 sections in this title.
RCW 49.92.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.(2) "Director" means the director of the department of labor and industries or authorized representative.(3) "…
RCW 49.92.020 Unfair practices—Protections—Notice.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6014-S.SL) ***(1) It is an unfair practice for any employer to:(a) Fail or refuse to make reasonable accommodation for an employee for pregnancy, unless the employer can demonstrate that doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer's program…
RCW 49.92.030 Complaints and enforcement—Penalties.
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(1) The department shall investigate complaints and enforce this chapter. Prior to issuing any order under this subsection, the department must first contact the employer and attempt in good faith to reach agreement on reasonable accommodation or interim accommodation. If the dep…
RCW 49.92.040 Rules.
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(1) The department must adopt rules for purposes of implementing and enforcing this chapter including, but not limited to, rules establishing processes for enforcement and appeals of citations issued, and rules concerning the collection of civil penalties and other amounts owed. …
RCW 49.92.050 Application.
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(1) The provisions of *RCW 43.10.005 as they existed immediately prior to January 1, 2027, apply to employee and employer conduct, acts, or omissions occurring on or before December 31, 2026, including but not limited to the enforcement provisions set forth in *RCW 43.10.005(6) a…
RCW 49.92.900 Short title.
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This chapter may be known and cited as the healthy starts act.[ 2025 c 379 s 6.]Notes:Effective date—2025 c 379: See note following RCW 49.92.020.