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Sick leave, time off—Care of family members—Discharge of employee not permitted.
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.
NOTES:
Effective date—2002 c 243: See note following RCW
49.12.265.