RCW 19.05.060
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(1)The department has the following responsibilities related to covered employers, as provided in this chapter:
(a)Educate participating employers of their administrative duties under this chapter;
(b)In the case of noncompliance with employer administrative duties, investigate complaints, educate employers about how to come into compliance, and, in the case of willful violations, issue citations and collect penalties;
(c)In the case of impermissible withholding of amounts due to employees, investigate and enforce the complaint as an alleged violation of a wage payment requirement, as defined in RCW 49.48.082 ; and
(d)Facilitate a process in which employers may appeal complaints.
(2)Collections of unpaid citations assessing civil penalties by the department under this chapter must be made pursuant to RCW 49.48.086 .
[ 2024 c 327 s 6 .]
Notes:
Conflict with federal requirements — 2024 c 327: See note following RCW 19.05.020 .