Washington § 49.26.150 - Discrimination against employee filing complaint prohibited.

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§ 49.26.150. Discrimination against employee filing complaint prohibited.

Any employee who notifies the department of any activity the employee reasonably believes to be a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter or who participates in any proceeding related thereto shall have the same rights and protections against discharge or discrimination as employees are afforded under chapter 49.17 RCW.
[ 1989 c 154 s 10. Prior: 1988 c 271 s 16.]

Notes

Purpose—Severability—1989 c 154: See notes following RCW 49.26.013.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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