# WAC 296-135-090: WAC 296-135-090. Employer's duty to keep information confidential

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_090

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-135-090
- **Heading:** WAC 296-135-090. Employer's duty to keep information confidential
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-135 / Section 296-135-090

## Text

For purposes of this section, designated representatives include supervisors, human resource and payroll personnel, members of a safety team, and other personnel whose job duties require them to act on requests for leave by employees.
(1) An employer and designated representatives shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by the employee, including:
(a) The fact that the employee or a family member is a victim; and
(b) That the employee requested or obtained leave; and
(c) Any written or oral statement, documentation, record, or corroborating evidence provided by the employee.
(2) An employer may disclose information given by an employee to third parties, including other employees, only if:
(a) The employee requests or consents that the employer disclose the information; or
(b) A court or administrative agency orders disclosure of the information; or
(c) Federal or state law otherwise requires the employer to disclose the information.
Example 1: The owner of a company discloses to the company's bookkeeper that an employee is taking leave under these rules and should be given access to available sick leave and other paid time off. This disclosure is permissible.
Example 2: A manager holds a staff meeting and reports to all workers, without consent of the employee requesting leave under these rules, that the employee or his or her family member is a victim. This disclosure is not permissible.
Note:
Safety plans at work. Employees should work cooperatively with their employers to permit communication of information, including safety plans, necessary to protect the safety of the employee and others.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-135-001 WAC 296-135-001. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_001.md)
- [WAC 296-135-010 WAC 296-135-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_010.md)
- [WAC 296-135-020 WAC 296-135-020. Reasons for taking leave](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_020.md)
- [WAC 296-135-030 WAC 296-135-030. Types of activities for which leave is allowed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_030.md)
- [WAC 296-135-040 WAC 296-135-040. Choice and manner of leave allowed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_040.md)
- [WAC 296-135-050 WAC 296-135-050. Duration of leave allowed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_050.md)
- [WAC 296-135-060 WAC 296-135-060. Advance notice and timing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_060.md)
- [WAC 296-135-070 WAC 296-135-070. Verification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_070.md)
- [WAC 296-135-080 WAC 296-135-080. Employee's duty to provide information to the employer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_080.md)
- [WAC 296-135-090 WAC 296-135-090. Employer's duty to keep information confidential](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_090.md)
- [WAC 296-135-100 WAC 296-135-100. Maintaining pay and benefits accrued before taking leave](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_100.md)
- [WAC 296-135-110 WAC 296-135-110. Employer's duty after employee returns from leave](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_110.md)
- [WAC 296-135-120 WAC 296-135-120. Health insurance during leave](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_120.md)
- [WAC 296-135-130 WAC 296-135-130. Rights are in addition to other rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_135_130.md)

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