§ 50A.40.010 Employers
§ 50A.40.020 Employee complaints — Commissioner investigation, determination
§ 50A.40.030 Damages
§ 50A.40.035 Damages — Liquidated damages — Collection
§ 50A.40.040 Damages — Recovery — Private right of action — Complaint withdrawal, resolution — Termination of department’s administrative action
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 50A.40 - Unlawful acts

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.