# WAC 296-35-400: WAC 296-35-400. Protection from adverse action for failure to meet a quota in violation of WISHA

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_400

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-35-400
- **Heading:** WAC 296-35-400. Protection from adverse action for failure to meet a quota in violation of WISHA
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-35 / Section 296-35-400

## 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 49.84.032 or this chapter. A quota that violates the law may not be a 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 49.84.032 or this chapter may file a complaint within 90 days of the adverse action with the department in accordance with WAC 296-360-030 .
(3) Complaints under this section will be investigated according to chapter 296-360 WAC, including appropriate relief, payment of damages, penalties, and appeal of citations of notices of assessment.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-35-010 WAC 296-35-010. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_010.md)
- [WAC 296-35-100 WAC 296-35-100. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_100.md)
- [WAC 296-35-200 WAC 296-35-200. Quota time periods and reasonable travel time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_200.md)
- [WAC 296-35-250 WAC 296-35-250. Employer size determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_250.md)
- [WAC 296-35-300 WAC 296-35-300. Quota — Violations of WISHA](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_300.md)
- [WAC 296-35-350 WAC 296-35-350. Employer recordkeeping requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_350.md)
- [WAC 296-35-400 WAC 296-35-400. Protection from adverse action for failure to meet a quota in violation of WISHA](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_400.md)
- [WAC 296-35-500 WAC 296-35-500. Retaliation protections and enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_500.md)
- [WAC 296-35-600 WAC 296-35-600. Severability clause](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_35_600.md)

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