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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
RCW 49.94.030 Attorney general’s enforcement powers—Penalties. (1) The state attorney general’s office shall enforce this chapter. Its powers to enforce this chapter include the authority to: (a) Investigate violations of this chapter on its own initiative; (b) Investigate violations of this chapter in response to complaints and seek remedial relief for the complainant; (c) Educate […]
RCW 49.94.900 Conflict with federal requirements—2018 c 38. If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect […]
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.]
