# WAC 296-136-040: WAC 296-136-040. Quota time periods and reasonable travel time

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-136-040
- **Heading:** WAC 296-136-040. Quota time periods and reasonable travel time
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-136 / Section 296-136-040

## Text

(1) The time period considered in a quota, including time designated as productive time or time on task must include:
(a) Time for rest breaks and reasonable time to travel to designated locations for rest breaks;
(b) Reasonable travel time to on-site designated meal break locations. Meal breaks are not considered time on task or productive time unless the employee is required by the employer to remain on duty on the premises or at a prescribed worksite in the interest of the employer;
(c) Time to perform any activity required by the employer in order to do the work subject to any quota;
(d) Time to use the bathroom, including reasonable travel time; and
(e) Time to take any actions necessary for the employee to exercise the employee's right to a safe and healthful workplace pursuant to chapter 49.17 RCW including, but not limited to, time to access tools or safety equipment necessary to perform the employee's duties.
(2) "Reasonable travel time" allows any employee enough time to access break locations considering the architecture and geography of the facility and location within the facility that the employee is located at the time a break is required.
(3) Employees must be allowed time to take meal and rest periods as required by WAC 296-126-092 .
(4) Employees paid on a commission or piece work basis, wholly or partially, must be paid in accordance with WAC 296-126-021 .

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-136-010 WAC 296-136-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_010.md)
- [WAC 296-136-020 WAC 296-136-020. Determining employer size for quota requirement coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_020.md)
- [WAC 296-136-030 WAC 296-136-030. Warehouse quota written descriptions and notices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_030.md)
- [WAC 296-136-040 WAC 296-136-040. Quota time periods and reasonable travel time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_040.md)
- [WAC 296-136-050 WAC 296-136-050. Labor standard quota violations except under chapter 49.17 RCW](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_050.md)
- [WAC 296-136-060 WAC 296-136-060. Employer recordkeeping requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_060.md)
- [WAC 296-136-070 WAC 296-136-070. Employee right to request written description and records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_070.md)
- [WAC 296-136-080 WAC 296-136-080. Protection from adverse action for failure to meet a quota in violation of labor standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_080.md)
- [WAC 296-136-090 WAC 296-136-090. Retaliation protections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_090.md)
- [WAC 296-136-100 WAC 296-136-100. Department investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_100.md)
- [WAC 296-136-110 WAC 296-136-110. Investigation — Civil penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_110.md)
- [WAC 296-136-120 WAC 296-136-120. Enforcement of meal and rest break violations resulting from quota violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_120.md)
- [WAC 296-136-130 WAC 296-136-130. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_130.md)
- [WAC 296-136-140 WAC 296-136-140. Retaliation — Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_140.md)

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