On Mar. 18, WAS LEG approved bill on the recovery of wages owed.
WAS LEG approved Bill HB 2097 to add a new section to Chapter 49 of Revised Code of Washington, WAS LEG 49-49.48, on assisting workers in recovering wages owed.
Recovery of Wages Owed
A work group will be established from the Department of Labor and Industries to work towards the recovery of wages owed when employer has violated Ch. 49 or Wage act.
Group will establish procedures, mechanisms, wage recovery program or fund to ensure timely relief, and must include representatives from advocacy organizations.
Staff support will be given to the work group as needed, group may also consult with representatives from other organizations/experts specializing in the subject matter.
Work group must report recommendations to appropriate committees by Dec. 1, 2025.
Legislative History
On Jan. 8, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 7, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On Feb. 9, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 1, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 6, 2024, bill delivered to governor; on Mar. 18, 2024, bill signed by governor.
On Mar. 18, 2024, bill became Chapter 149 of laws of 2024, effective Jun. 6, 2024.
Effectiveness
Bill HB 2097 is effective as of Jun. 6, 2024, and the section expires on Dec. 1, 2026.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 149, Bill HB2097, 3/18/2024; Citation: WAS LEG 49-49.48;
