HB 1554-S - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/5/2009)

Authorizes the director of the department of labor and industries to issue a stop work order against an employer requiring the cessation of business operations of the employer if the employer is found to be in violation of RCW 51.14.010 (duty to secure payment of compensation--options).

Subjects an employer who violates a stop work order to a one thousand dollar penalty for each day not in compliance.