Washington Code 49.46.820 – Chapter 2, Laws of 2017 to be liberally construed — Local jurisdictions may adopt more favorable labor standards
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The provisions of chapter 2, Laws of 2017 are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of chapter 2, Laws of 2017. Nothing in chapter 2, Laws of 2017 precludes local jurisdictions from enacting additional local fair labor standards that are more favorable to employees, including but not limited to more generous minimum wage or paid sick leave requirements.
[ 2017 c 2 § 11 (Initiative Measure No. 1433, approved November 8, 2016).]
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Intent—Effective date—2017 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1433): See notes following RCW 49.46.005.
Terms Used In Washington Code 49.46.820
- Wage: means compensation due to an employee by reason of employment, payable in legal tender of the United States or checks on banks convertible into cash on demand at full face value, subject to such deductions, charges, or allowances as may be permitted by rules of the director. See Washington Code 49.46.010