Sick leave, time off — Care of family members — Discharge of employee not permitted.

RCW 49.12.287
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An employer shall not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee: (1) Has exercised, or attempted to exercise, any right provided under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 ; or (2) has filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 . An employer shall not discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, suspend, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee: (1) Has exercised, or attempted to exercise, any right provided under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 ; or (2) has filed a complaint, testified, or assisted in any proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295 .
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.12&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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