WSR 20-10-119
INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
[Filed May 6, 2020, 12:00 p.m.]
Under RCW 34.05.230, enclosed are statements related to three amended policies, issued by the department of labor and industries fraud prevention and labor standards division.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Tracy West, rules coordinator, at 360-902-6954.
Title: Policy ES.A.3 - Minimum Hourly Wage.
Date Issued: May 4, 2020.
Description: This policy updates the current Washington state minimum wage and directs readers to Employment Standards Administrative Policy ES.C.6.2 for further guidance on requirements for agricultural piece-rate workers. Updates arise from the recent Carranza v. Dovex Fruit Company Washington State Supreme Court ruling where the court decided issues concerning agricultural piece-rate workers.
Contact: Ellen Saline, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-902-4597, Ellen.Saline@Lni.wa.gov.
Title: Policy ES.C.6.2 - Agricultural Labor Standards - Meal Periods, Rest Periods, and Rates of Pay.
Date Issued: May 4, 2020.
Description: This policy provides further clarity and guidance on meal periods, rest periods, and calculating rates of pay for agricultural piece-rate workers based on the recent Carranza v. Dovex Fruit Company Washington State Supreme Court decision. This policy provides interpretation on court rulings that affect best practices for agricultural employers and agricultural piece-rate workers.
Contact: Ellen Saline, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-902-4597, Ellen.Saline@Lni.wa.gov.
Title: Policy ES.D.2 - Record Keeping and Access to Payroll Records (Agricultural Employment).
Date Issued: May 4, 2020.
Description: This policy provides guidance on how to document all rates of pay for agricultural piece-rate workers based on the recent Carranza v. Dovex Fruit Company Washington State Supreme Court decision concerning agricultural piece-rate workers. These rates of pay include piece-rate active time, piece-rate down time, hourly rates, and rest periods.
Contact: Ellen Saline, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, 360-902-4597, Ellen.Saline@Lni.wa.gov.