An employer may not retaliate, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because the employee has filed any complaint, or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under this chapter, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, or because of the exercise by such employee on behalf of himself or herself or others of any right afforded by this chapter.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 49.58.050

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.