# WAC 296-130-035: WAC 296-130-035. Prohibited action

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_035

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-130-035
- **Heading:** WAC 296-130-035. Prohibited action
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-130 / Section 296-130-035

## Text

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 .

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-130-010 WAC 296-130-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_010.md)
- [WAC 296-130-020 WAC 296-130-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_020.md)
- [WAC 296-130-030 WAC 296-130-030. Employee rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_030.md)
- [WAC 296-130-035 WAC 296-130-035. Prohibited action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_035.md)
- [WAC 296-130-040 WAC 296-130-040. Employee complaints](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_040.md)
- [WAC 296-130-050 WAC 296-130-050. Posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_050.md)
- [WAC 296-130-060 WAC 296-130-060. Notices of infraction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_060.md)
- [WAC 296-130-065 WAC 296-130-065. Service on employers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_065.md)
- [WAC 296-130-070 WAC 296-130-070. Appeal of infraction notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_070.md)
- [WAC 296-130-080 WAC 296-130-080. Penalty assessment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_080.md)
- [WAC 296-130-100 WAC 296-130-100. Collective bargaining not impaired](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_100.md)

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