49.100.010 – “Employer” defined.
RCW 49.100.010 “Employer” defined. For the purposes of this chapter, “employer” means: (1) The state, state institutions, and state agencies; and (2) any unit of local government including, but not limited to, a county, city, town, municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or political subdivision. [ 2022 c 271 § 2.]
49.100.020 – Employer must grant a temporary leave of absence to an employee performing an official duty as a member of the legislature.
RCW 49.100.020 Employer must grant a temporary leave of absence to an employee performing an official duty as a member of the legislature. (1) An employer must grant a temporary leave of absence without loss of job status or seniority to an employee who is a member of the state legislature in order for that […]
49.94.901 – Short title—2018 c 38.
RCW 49.94.901 Short title—2018 c 38. This act may be known and cited as the Washington fair chance act. [ 2018 c 38 § 8.]
49.95.005 – Findings—Intent—2020 c 309.
RCW 49.95.005 Findings—Intent—2020 c 309. (1) The legislature finds that, as the citizens of Washington state age and their life expectancy increases, demand for long-term care is also on the rise. Like many Americans, Washingtonians prefer to stay in their own homes and communities as they age, fueling an increased demand for home-based long-term services […]
49.80.060 – Rule-making authority.
RCW 49.80.060 Rule-making authority. The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter. [ 2019 c 306 § 6.]
49.80.900 – Effective date—2019 c 306.
RCW 49.80.900 Effective date—2019 c 306. This act takes effect January 1, 2020. [ 2019 c 306 § 8.]
49.90.010 – Sensory disabilities—State agencies—Need for service animal training—Definition.
RCW 49.90.010 Sensory disabilities—State agencies—Need for service animal training—Definition. (1) Within this section, “sensory disability” means a sensory condition that materially limits, contributes to limiting, or, if not corrected or accommodated, will probably result in limiting an individual’s activities or functioning. (2) The office of financial management shall adopt rules that authorize state agencies to […]
49.94.005 – Definitions.
RCW 49.94.005 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Criminal record” includes any record about a citation or arrest for criminal conduct, including records relating to probable cause to arrest, and includes any record about a criminal or juvenile case filed with any court, whether […]
49.94.010 – Inquiries about criminal records—Timing—Advertisements—Exceptions.
RCW 49.94.010 Inquiries about criminal records—Timing—Advertisements—Exceptions. (1) An employer may not include any question on any application for employment, inquire either orally or in writing, receive information through a criminal history background check, or otherwise obtain information about an applicant’s criminal record until after the employer initially determines that the applicant is otherwise qualified for […]
49.94.020 – Limitations on application of chapter.
RCW 49.94.020 Limitations on application of chapter. (1) This chapter may not be construed to interfere with, impede, or in any way diminish any provision in a collective bargaining agreement or the right of employees to bargain collectively with their employers through representatives of their own choosing concerning wages, standards, and conditions of employment. (2) […]