PDFWAC 296-360-020

General requirements of RCW 49.17.160 of WISHA.

(1) No person shall discharge or in any manner discriminate against any employee because the employee has:
(a) Filed any complaint under or related to WISHA;
(b) Instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to WISHA;
(c) Testified or is about to testify in any proceeding under or related to WISHA; or
(d) Exercised on their own behalf or on behalf of others any right afforded by WISHA.
(2) Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against in violation of RCW 49.17.160 may file a complaint alleging a violation, within 90 days after such violation.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 22-14-090, § 296-360-020, filed 7/1/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, chapters 43.22 and 42.30 RCW. WSR 80-17-015 (Order 80-21), § 296-360-020, filed 11/13/80.]