49.12.287 - Sick leave, time off -- Care of family members -- Discharge of employee not permitted. - Washington Statutes

Sick leave, time off — Care of family members — Discharge of employee not permitted.

An employer shall not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee: (1) Has exercised, or attempted to exercise, any right provided under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295; or (2) has filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295.

[2002 c 243 § 3.]

Notes: Effective date -- 2002 c 243: See note following RCW 49.12.265.