# WAC 296-130-060: WAC 296-130-060. Notices of infraction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_130_060

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-130-060
- **Heading:** WAC 296-130-060. Notices of infraction
- **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 296-130-060

## Text

The department may issue a notice of infraction to an employer who violates RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 . The employment standards supervisor will direct that notices of infraction contain the following when issued:
(1) A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction has been committed by the employer named in the notice and that the determination will be final unless contested;
(2) A statement that the infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment will not be imposed as a sanction;
(3) A statement of the specific violation which necessitated issuance of the infraction;
(4) A statement of the penalty involved if the infraction is established;
(5) A statement informing the employer of the right to a hearing conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW if requested within twenty days of issuance of the infraction;
(6) A statement that at any hearing to contest the notice of infraction the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed, and that the employer may subpoena witnesses including the agent that issued the notice of infraction;
(7) If a notice of infraction is personally served upon a supervisory or managerial employee of a firm or corporation, the department will within ten days of service send a copy of the notice by certified mail to the employer; and
(8) Constructive service may be made by certified mail directed to the employer named in the notice of infraction.

## 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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