Washington § 49.92.050 - Application. (Effective January 1, 2027.)

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§ 49.92.050. Application. (Effective January 1, 2027.)

(1) The provisions of *RCW 43.10.005 as they existed immediately prior to January 1, 2027, apply to employee and employer conduct, acts, or omissions occurring on or before December 31, 2026, including but not limited to the enforcement provisions set forth in *RCW 43.10.005(6) as they existed immediately prior to January 1, 2027. Accordingly, a cause of action for conduct, acts, or omissions occurring on or before December 31, 2026, under *RCW 43.10.005 as it existed immediately prior to January 1, 2027, remains available within its applicable statute of limitations. As an exercise of the state's police powers and for remedial purposes, this subsection applies retroactively to claims based on conduct, acts, or omissions that occurred on or before December 31, 2026.
(2) The provisions of this chapter apply to employee and employer conduct, acts, or omissions occurring on or after January 1, 2027, including but not limited to the enforcement provisions set forth in RCW 49.92.030.
[ 2025 c 379 s 5.]

Notes

*Reviser's note: RCW 43.10.005 was repealed by 2025 c 379 s 8, effective January 1, 2027.
Effective date—2025 c 379: See note following RCW 49.92.020.

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