WSR 15-23-006

INTERPRETIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT

[Filed November 5, 2015, 12:34 p.m.]

Under RCW 34.05.230, enclosed is a policy and interpretive statement issued by the department of labor and industries regarding the employment standards program.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Maggie Leland at (360) 902-4504.

Title: ES.C.6.2 Meal and Rest Periods for Agriculture Workers.

Date Issued: October 19, 2015.

Description: A recent Washington Supreme Court opinion, Demetrio v. Sakuma Brothers Farms, confirmed the obligation to pay agricultural piece-rate workers for their rest periods. This policy provides guidance related to this opinion.

Contact: Jennifer Cervantes, P.O. Box 44510, Olympia, WA 98504-4510, (360) 902-5315, cerj235@lni.wa.gov.

Maggie Leland

Rules Coordinator

Senior Policy Advisor