6699 AMS HEAV S4931.1

SB 6699 - S AMD - 697

By Senator Heavey

                                               NOT ADOPTED 2/16/98

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 49.12 RCW to read as follows:

    An employer may disclose to a prospective employer job-related information about a former or current employee's job performance or job conduct.  An employer shall be civilly liable for the disclosure of such information only upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the employer knew the information was false or had a reckless disregard for the truth of the information.  Nothing in this section shall affect or limit any other state, federal, or constitutional right otherwise available."

SB 6699 - S AMD - 697

By Senator Heavey

                                               NOT ADOPTED 2/16/98

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "employer;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding a new section to chapter 49.12 RCW."

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