Washington HB2478 grants the Department of Labor and Industries discretion in wage enforcement actions.

Washington HB2478 modifies wage enforcement actions by the Department of Labor and Industries. The bill allows the department to investigate wage complaints and issue citations or compliance determinations within 60 days. It provides for extensions of this timeframe with written notice. The department may waive civil penalties if the employer pays all owed wages and interest within 10 business days. The bill sets a minimum civil penalty of $1,000 or 10% of unpaid wages, whichever is greater, and a maximum penalty of $20,000 for willful violations.

Washington HB2478 grants the Department of Labor and Industries discretion in wage enforcement actions.

Washington HB2478 modifies wage enforcement actions by the Department of Labor and Industries. The bill allows the department to investigate wage complaints and issue citations or compliance determinations within 60 days. It provides for extensions of this timeframe with written notice. The department may waive civil penalties if the employer pays all owed wages and interest within 10 business days. The bill sets a minimum civil penalty of $1,000 or 10% of unpaid wages, whichever is greater, and a maximum penalty of $20,000 for willful violations.