 |
Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
 |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
|
Chapter 296-130. Family care. |
Section 296-130-060. Notices of infraction.
Latest version.
- The department may issue a notice of infraction to an employer who violates RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295. The employment standards supervisor will direct that notices of infraction contain the following when issued:(1) A statement that the notice represents a determination that the infraction has been committed by the employer named in the notice and that the determination will be final unless contested;(2) A statement that the infraction is a noncriminal offense for which imprisonment will not be imposed as a sanction;(3) A statement of the specific violation which necessitated issuance of the infraction;(4) A statement of the penalty involved if the infraction is established;(5) A statement informing the employer of the right to a hearing conducted pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW if requested within twenty days of issuance of the infraction;(6) A statement that at any hearing to contest the notice of infraction the state has the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the infraction was committed, and that the employer may subpoena witnesses including the agent that issued the notice of infraction;(7) If a notice of infraction is personally served upon a supervisory or managerial employee of a firm or corporation, the department will within ten days of service send a copy of the notice by certified mail to the employer; and(8) Constructive service may be made by certified mail directed to the employer named in the notice of infraction.