# RCW 49.84.025: RCW 49.84.025: Time periods—Requirements

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S025

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 49.84.025
- **Heading:** RCW 49.84.025: Time periods—Requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 49 / Chapter 84 / Section 025

## 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 must include consideration of the architecture and geography of the facility and the location within the facility that the employee is located at the time.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 49.84.010 RCW 49.84.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S010.md)
- [RCW 49.84.020 RCW 49.84.020: Warehouse quotas—Written description—Notice to employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S020.md)
- [RCW 49.84.025 RCW 49.84.025: Time periods—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S025.md)
- [RCW 49.84.030 RCW 49.84.030: Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S030.md)
- [RCW 49.84.032 RCW 49.84.032: Violations of Washington industrial safety and health act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S032.md)
- [RCW 49.84.035 RCW 49.84.035: Employer records—Requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S035.md)
- [RCW 49.84.037 RCW 49.84.037: Employee right to written description and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S037.md)
- [RCW 49.84.040 RCW 49.84.040: Adverse action—Presumption of retaliation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S040.md)
- [RCW 49.84.045 RCW 49.84.045: Employee complaint—Department investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S045.md)
- [RCW 49.84.050 RCW 49.84.050: Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S050.md)
- [RCW 49.84.060 RCW 49.84.060: Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S060.md)
- [RCW 49.84.900 RCW 49.84.900: Effective date—2023 c 306.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T49_C84_S900.md)

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