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WAC 296-130-035. Prohibited action

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 › Chapter 296-130 › Section 296-130-035

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An employer must 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 .

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