# WAC 296-136-080: WAC 296-136-080. Protection from adverse action for failure to meet a quota in violation of labor standards

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_136_080

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-136-080
- **Heading:** WAC 296-136-080. Protection from adverse action for failure to meet a quota in violation of labor standards
- **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 296-136-080

## Text

(1) An employer may not take adverse action against an employee in whole or in part for failing to meet a quota that violates RCW 49.84.030 or this chapter. A quota that violates the law may not be any factor leading to an adverse action by the employer.
(2) A person who has adverse action taken against them in whole or in part for failure to meet a quota that violates RCW 49.84.030 or this chapter may file a complaint with the department in accordance with WAC 296-136-140 .

## 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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