Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 49.12.041 (2026)

✓ current as of May 2026

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It shall be the responsibility of the director to investigate the wages, hours and conditions of employment of all employees, including minors, except as may otherwise be provided in chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. The director, or the director's authorized representative, shall have full authority to require statements from all employers, relative to wages, hours and working conditions and to inspect the books, records and physical facilities of all employers subject to chapter 16, Laws of 1973 2nd ex. sess. Such examinations shall take place within normal working hours, within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.

[ 1994 c 164 s 14; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 16 s 5.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2024–2024 · leading case: Virginia Mason Med. Ctr., V. Rheannon Androckitis (Wash. Ct. App. 2024).

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Virginia Mason Med. Ctr., V. Rheannon Androckitis (Wash. Ct. App. 2024). “16, §§ 5-6 (emphasis added) (codified at RCW 49.12.041, .091).11 Three years later, in 1976, the Department did so, adopting Order 76-15, which, as set forth herein, prescribed meal and rest period standards for employees covered by the Industrial Welfare Act.”

Pancake King LLC v. US Specialty Ins. Co. (W.D. Wash. 2024). “020; see also RCW 49.12.041, -.091, -.121 (targeting 14 inadequate wages).”

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