Washington § 50.04.223 - Employment — Massage therapist.

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§ 50.04.223. Employment — Massage therapist.

The term "employment" does not include services performed by a massage therapist licensed under chapter 18.108 RCW in a massage business if the use of the business facilities is contingent upon compensation to the owner of the business facilities and the person receives no compensation from the owner for the services performed.
This exemption does not include services performed by a massage therapist for an employer under chapter 50.44 RCW.
[ 2016 c 41 s 26; 1994 c 3 s 2; 1993 c 167 s 1.]

Notes

Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective dates—1994 c 3: See notes following RCW 50.04.020.
Effective date—1993 c 167: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1993." [ 1993 c 167 s 2.]

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