The provisions of chapter 2, Laws of 2017 are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of chapter 2, Laws of 2017. Nothing in chapter 2, Laws of 2017 precludes local jurisdictions from enacting additional local fair labor standards that are more favorable to employees, including but not limited to more generous minimum wage or paid sick leave requirements.
RCW 49.46.820
Chapter 2, Laws of 2017 to be liberally construed—Local jurisdictions may adopt more favorable labor standards.
Known as the Washington Minimum Wage Act
The act spans §§ 49–49 (34 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 2 Wash. 3d 505 - Nwauzor v. The GEO Grp., Inc. (2023)
Most recently applied in 2 Wash. 3d 505 - Nwauzor v. The GEO Grp., Inc. (December 2023)
2017 c 2 s 11 (Initiative Measure No. 1433, approved November 8, 2016).
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.