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Washington Whistleblower Laws
More Information on Whistleblower Laws
| Code Section | 42.40.010, et seq. 49.60.210; 42.41.010, et seq. |
| Prohibited Employer Activity | Can not intimidate, threaten, coerce, command, influence, or attempt the above if employee discloses to auditor information of improper government action or identifies rules warranting review or provides information unless disclosing is prohibited by law |
| Protection for Public or Private Employees? | Public |
| Opportunity for Employer to Correct? | - |
| Remedies | File complaint with governing body of the local government within 30 days of violation, then can request a hearing to get reinstatement, back pay, injunctive relief, and costs and attorney's fees |
| Penalties | Retaliator subject to maximum $3,000 penalty and suspension or dismissal |
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