Section 296-360-080 - Persons protected by RCW 49.17.160(1) All employees are afforded the full protection of RCW 49.17.160. WISHA defines an employee as "an employee of an employer who is employed in a business of their employer which affects commerce."RCW 49.17.020(4). WISHA does not define "employ"; however, the broad remedial nature of WISHA demonstrates a clear intent that the existence of an employment relationship, for purposes of RCW 49.17.160, is to be based upon economic realities rather than upon common law doctrines and concepts.(2) For purposes of RCW 49.17.160, an applicant for employment could be considered an employee.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-360-080
Amended by WSR 22-14-090, Filed 7/1/2022, effective 7/1/2022Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 94-15-096 (Order 94-07), § 296-360-080, filed 7/20/94, effective 9/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, chapters 43.22 and 42.30 RCW. 80-17-015 (Order 80-21), § 296-360-080, filed 11/13/80.