This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Labour Laws For Employees In Washington
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Everyone in Washington has civil rights. There are federal, state, and local laws that protect our rights to fair treatment, including in employment, housing, education, voting, insurance, credit, and public accommodations. This page provides links to some of the primary civil rights laws and enforcement agencies.
When reporting, you can: Call 1-800-423-7233. Fill out a DOSH Complaint Form and: Submit the form to our secure file upload.
How do I file a wage/hour or labor standards claim in Washington? If your employer owes you wages, you can file a “Workplace Rights Complaint” form with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. The form can be found at .
Employee's right to access Employees and former employees have a right to access their own personnel files at least once a year. Employers must allow access to any or all of an employee's records within 10 business days at the employee's usual place of employment, or a mutually agreed upon location.
Examples of wrongful termination in Washington state include: Firing an employee in retaliation for exercising their legal rights, such as filing a complaint with a government agency or taking medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Washington is an employment-at-will state, which means that without a written employee contract, employees can be terminated for any reason at any time, provided that the reason is not discriminatory and that the employer is not retaliating against the employee for a rightful action.
File your complaint online at for faster processing. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General can only process complaints that involve either Washington state residents or businesses located in Washington state.
If you believe your workplace rights have been violated, there are 3 ways you can file a complaint: File a Worker Rights Complaint online. Download and mail a completed Worker Rights Complaint form (F700-148-000). Visit your nearest L&I office.
If you believe your workplace rights have been violated, there are 3 ways you can file a complaint: File a Worker Rights Complaint online. Download and mail a completed Worker Rights Complaint form (F700-148-000). Visit your nearest L&I office.
You must have a registered business to hire employees in Washington state. Businesses and domestic (household) employers must establish employer accounts to report employee hours and wages. To establish or reopen employer accounts, you must file a Business License Application with Business Licensing Service (BLS).