The term “employment” does not include services performed by a massage therapist licensed under chapter 18.108 RCW in a massage business if the use of the business facilities is contingent upon compensation to the owner of the business facilities and the person receives no compensation from the owner for the services performed.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 50.04.223

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
This exemption does not include services performed by a massage therapist for an employer under chapter 50.44 RCW.

NOTES:

Effective date2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
Conflict with federal requirementsSeverabilityEffective dates1994 c 3: See notes following RCW 50.04.020.
Effective date1993 c 167: “This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1993.” [ 1993 c 167 § 2.]