Washington § 49.12.287 Sick leave, time off—Care of family members—Discharge of employee not permitted.

Washington Statutes

§ 49.12.287 — Sick leave, time off—Care of family members—Discharge of employee not permitted.

Washington § 49.12.287

Title 49LABOR REGULATIONS

Ch. 49.12INDUSTRIAL WELFARE

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Wash. Rev. Code § 49.12.287 (2026).

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An employer shall not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee:

(1)Has exercised, or attempted to exercise, any right provided under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 ; or (2) has filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 . Effective date — 2002 c 243: See note following RCW 49.12.265 .

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An employer shall not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee: (1) Has exercised, or attempted to exercise, any right provided under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 ; or (2) has filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 .

Effective date — 2002 c 243: See note following RCW 49.12.265 .