WA SB6068

Property owners and direct contractors become jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages, fringe benefits, meal/rest periods, and reimbursements owed to employees of subcontractors at any tier working on construction projects

Workers, third parties on their behalf, the Attorney General, or county prosecutors may file civil actions to recover unpaid wages plus interest, mandatory penalties, double damages, noneconomic damages, and attorney fees within a three-year statute of limitations

Subcontractors must provide certified payroll reports, worker classifications, and five-year violation history to owners or direct contractors upon request; owners may withhold payment for noncompliance

Contractors found liable in court for violations face mandatory denial, suspension, or revocation of their registration with the Department of Labor and Industries

Exemptions apply to government entities, tribes, and projects involving owner-occupied principal residences or properties with five or fewer residential/commercial units; collective bargaining agreements meeting specific criteria may waive requirements