Washington § 49.46.820 Chapter 2, Laws of 2017 to be liberally construed—Local jurisdictions may adopt more favorable labor standards.

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§ 49.46.820 — Chapter 2, Laws of 2017 to be liberally construed—Local jurisdictions may adopt more favorable labor standards.

Washington § 49.46.820

Title 49LABOR REGULATIONS

Ch. 49.46MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENTS AND LABOR STANDARDS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 49.46.820 (2026).

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The provisions of chapter 2, Laws of 2017 are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of chapter 2, Laws of 2017. Nothing in chapter 2, Laws of 2017 precludes local jurisdictions from enacting additional local fair labor standards that are more favorable to employees, including but not limited to more generous minimum wage or paid sick leave requirements.

Intent — Effective date — 2017 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1433): See notes following RCW 49.46.005 .

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The provisions of chapter 2, Laws of 2017 are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of chapter 2, Laws of 2017. Nothing in chapter 2, Laws of 2017 precludes local jurisdictions from enacting additional local fair labor standards that are more favorable to employees, including but not limited to more generous minimum wage or paid sick leave requirements.

Intent — Effective date — 2017 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1433): See notes following RCW 49.46.005 .