# RCW 49.12.041: RCW 49.12.041: Investigation of wages, hours and working conditions—Statements, inspections authorized

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S041

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 49.12.041
- **Heading:** RCW 49.12.041: Investigation of wages, hours and working conditions—Statements, inspections authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 12 / Section 041

## Text

It shall be the responsibility of the director to investigate the wages, hours and conditions of employment of all employees, including minors, except as may otherwise be provided in chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. The director, or the director's authorized representative, shall have full authority to require statements from all employers, relative to wages, hours and working conditions and to inspect the books, records and physical facilities of all employers subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. Such examinations shall take place within normal working hours, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 49.12.005 RCW 49.12.005: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S005.md)
- [RCW 49.12.010 RCW 49.12.010: Declaration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S010.md)
- [RCW 49.12.020 RCW 49.12.020: Conditions of employment—Wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S020.md)
- [RCW 49.12.033 RCW 49.12.033: Administration and enforcement of chapter by director of labor and industries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S033.md)
- [RCW 49.12.041 RCW 49.12.041: Investigation of wages, hours and working conditions—Statements, inspections authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S041.md)
- [RCW 49.12.050 RCW 49.12.050: Employer's record of employees—Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S050.md)
- [RCW 49.12.091 RCW 49.12.091: Investigation information—Findings—Rules prescribing minimum wages, working conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S091.md)
- [RCW 49.12.101 RCW 49.12.101: Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S101.md)
- [RCW 49.12.105 RCW 49.12.105: Variance order—Application—Issuance—Contents—Termination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S105.md)
- [RCW 49.12.110 RCW 49.12.110: Exceptions to minimum scale—Special certificate or permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S110.md)
- [RCW 49.12.121 RCW 49.12.121: Wages and working conditions of minors—Special rules—Work permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S121.md)
- [RCW 49.12.123 RCW 49.12.123: Work permit for minor required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S123.md)
- [RCW 49.12.124 RCW 49.12.124: Actors or performers—Work permits and variances for minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S124.md)
- [RCW 49.12.130 RCW 49.12.130: Witness protected—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C12_S130.md)

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