Washington Request for Assistance in Obtaining Certified Payroll Records is a request made by employers in Washington State to obtain certified payroll records from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). The request is made when an employer needs access to payroll records for tax, wage and hour, or other purposes. The request is typically made by the employer’s payroll service provider, accountant, or human resources department. There are two types of Washington Request for Assistance in Obtaining Certified Payroll Records: 1. Request for Payroll Records: This request is made when an employer needs access to payroll records for tax, wage and hour, or other purposes. 2. Request for Certified Payroll Records: This request is made when an employer needs access to payroll records for a specific period, such as for a contractor’s certified payroll records.