Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 296-135-160 - Civil actions - Right to file; exhaustion of administrative remedies not required(1) An employee aggrieved by any act in violation of chapter 49.76 RCW and these rules has the right to file a civil action in court for an injunction, actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees.(2) An employee need not exhaust administrative remedies before filing a civil action.(3) The right to file a civil action under RCW 49.76.100 is in addition to any common law remedy or any other remedy that may be available to an employee.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-135-160
Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.76 RCW and 2008 c 286. 10-14-099, § 296-135-160, filed 7/6/10, effective 9/1/10.