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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 […]

49.77.900 – Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 49.77.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships […]

49.80.010 – Definitions.

RCW 49.80.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Apprenticeable occupation” means an occupation for which an apprenticeship program has been approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council pursuant to chapter 49.04 RCW. (2) “Department” means the department of labor and industries. (3) […]

49.80.020 – Use of skilled and trained workforce required—Advanced safety curriculum—Application.

RCW 49.80.020 Use of skilled and trained workforce required—Advanced safety curriculum—Application. (1) An owner or operator of a stationary source that is engaged in activities described in code 324110 or 325110 of the North American industry classification system, when contracting for the performance of construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work at the stationary […]

49.80.030 – Implementation schedule.

RCW 49.80.030 Implementation schedule. The following implementation schedule must be complied with to meet the requirements of RCW 49.80.020 for a skilled and trained workforce to perform all on-site work within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades: (1)(a) By January 1, 2021, at least twenty percent of the skilled journeypersons must be […]

49.80.040 – Failure to comply constitutes violation of chapter 49.17 RCW—Wage rate requirements constitute a wage payment requirement.

RCW 49.80.040 Failure to comply constitutes violation of chapter 49.17 RCW—Wage rate requirements constitute a wage payment requirement. (1) Failure to comply with the skilled and trained workforce requirements of this chapter, except the requirement that a worker be paid at a rate commensurate with wages typically paid for the occupation, constitutes a violation of […]

49.80.050 – Consideration of new apprenticeship programs.

RCW 49.80.050 Consideration of new apprenticeship programs. (Expires December 31, 2023.) (1) The department in consultation with the Washington state apprenticeship and training council shall prioritize consideration of new apprenticeship programs for workers in high hazard facilities. The Washington state apprenticeship and training council shall issue a decision within six months of the acceptance of […]

49.77.040 – Prohibited acts.

RCW 49.77.040 Prohibited acts. (1) It is unlawful for any employer to: (a) Interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of, or the attempt to exercise, any right provided under this chapter; or (b) Discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any individual for opposing any practice made unlawful by this chapter. (2) It […]

49.77.050 – Employee complaints.

RCW 49.77.050 Employee complaints. Upon complaint by an employee, the director shall investigate to determine if there has been compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. If the investigation indicates that a violation may have occurred, a hearing must be held in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. The director must issue […]