Expands leave and safety accommodations for Washington workers who are victims of hate crimes or bias incidents.

The bill expands leave and safety accommodations for Washington workers who are victims of hate crimes or bias incidents. It allows employees to take reasonable leave from work, with or without pay, to seek legal or law enforcement assistance, attend court proceedings, receive medical treatment, or obtain other necessary services. Employers must provide reasonable safety accommodations, such as a transfer, reassignment, or modified schedule, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the business.

Expands leave and safety accommodations for Washington workers who are victims of hate crimes or bias incidents.

The bill expands leave and safety accommodations for Washington workers who are victims of hate crimes or bias incidents. It allows employees to take reasonable leave from work, with or without pay, to seek legal or law enforcement assistance, attend court proceedings, receive medical treatment, or obtain other necessary services. Employers must provide reasonable safety accommodations, such as a transfer, reassignment, or modified schedule, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the business.