# WAC 296-130-040: WAC 296-130-040. Employee complaints

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-130-040
- **Heading:** WAC 296-130-040. Employee complaints
- **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 296-130-040

## Text

(1) An employee who believes that his or her employer has not complied with RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 , or this chapter, may file a complaint with the department within six months of the alleged violation. The complaint should contain the following:
(a) The name and address of the employee making the complaint;
(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the employer against whom the complaint is made; and
(c) A statement of the specific fact which constitutes the alleged violation, including the date(s) on which the alleged violation occurred.
(2) Upon receipt of a complaint, the department will forward written notice of the complaint to the employer, along with a warning of prohibited actions as stated in WAC 296-130-035 .
(3) The department may investigate any complaint it deems appropriate. If the department determines that a violation of this chapter has occurred, it may issue a notice of infraction pursuant to WAC 296-130-060 .

## 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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