# WAC 296-136-050: WAC 296-136-050. Labor standard quota violations except under chapter 49.17 RCW

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-136-050
- **Heading:** WAC 296-136-050. Labor standard quota violations except under chapter 49.17 RCW
- **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 296-136-050

## Text

(1) A quota violates a labor standard under chapter 49.84 RCW and applicable labor standard rules if the quota:
(a) Does not provide sufficient time as required under RCW 49.84.025 (1)(a), (b), and (c); or
(b) Prevents the performance of any activity required by the employer for the employee to do the work subject to any quota. "Any activity" includes travel to food safety stations, clock in stations, or supervisor check-ins.
(2) An employee is not required to meet a quota that violates chapter 49.84 RCW or any applicable labor standard rule.
(3) An employer may not take adverse action against an employee for failing to meet a quota that:
(a) Violates RCW 49.84.030 or this section;
(b) Was not disclosed to the employee as required under RCW 49.84.020 and any applicable rule; or
(c) Has not yet been provided in the employee's preferred language.

## 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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