Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 49.44 RCW
VIOLATIONSPROHIBITED PRACTICES
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49.44.010BlacklistingPenalty.
49.44.020Bribery of labor representative.
49.44.030Labor representative receiving bribe.
49.44.040Obtaining employment by false letter or certificate.
49.44.050Fraud by employment agent.
49.44.060Corrupt influencing of agent.
49.44.080Endangering life by refusal to labor.
49.44.085Provision requiring an employee to waive right to publicly pursue cause of action is unenforceable.
49.44.090Unfair practices in employment because of age of employee or applicantExceptions.
49.44.100Bringing in out-of-state persons to replace employees involved in labor disputePenalty.
49.44.120Requiring lie detector testsPenalty.
49.44.135Requiring lie detector testsCivil penalty and damagesAttorneys' fees.
49.44.140Requiring assignment of employee's rights to inventionsConditions.
49.44.150Requiring assignment of employee's rights to inventionsDisclosure of inventions by employee.
49.44.160Public employersIntent.
49.44.170Public employersUnfair practicesDefinitionsRemedies.
49.44.180Genetic screening.
49.44.190Noncompetition agreements for broadcasting industry employeesRestrictionsTrade secrets protected.
49.44.200Personal social networking accountsRestrictions on employer accessDefinitions.
49.44.205Violations of RCW 49.44.200Civil actionRemedies.
49.44.211Prohibited nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisionsRetaliation by employer prohibitedPenaltiesConstruction.
49.44.220Prohibited acts with respect to an employee's participation or nonparticipation in an employee assistance program.
49.44.230Searches of employee personal vehicles.
49.44.240Discrimination based upon cannabis useExceptions.
NOTES:
Blind persons or individuals with disabilities, discriminating against in public employment: RCW 70.84.080.
DiscriminationUnfair practices: RCW 49.60.180 through 49.60.200.