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WA SB6058
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Saldana
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AI Summary
- Department of Labor and Industries gains discretionary authority to investigate wage complaints rather than mandatory investigation of all filed complaints
- Department may decline to accept wage complaints, with statute of limitations tolling ending when the department notifies the worker the complaint will not be accepted
- Three-year lookback period established for wage violation investigations, limiting recovery of amounts owed to violations occurring within three years before the department obtained information about potential violations
- Civil penalties for willful wage payment violations range from $1,000 minimum to $20,000 maximum, or 10% of unpaid wages, whichever is greater
- Interest of 1% per month applies to all wages owed, and settlements must include this interest unless the employee requests a waiver or reduction
Legislative Description
Adding discretion to wage enforcement actions.
Last Action
Delivered to Governor.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/25/2026
Labor & Workplace Standards2/12/2026
Rules1/26/2026
Labor & Commerce1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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