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This bill adds a new section to chapter 49.44 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which covers prohibited practices in employment. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Employees, applicants, or prospective applicants who are aggrieved by a violation of any provision in chapter 49.44 RCW can bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction, unless a criminal or civil remedy is already specified for that violation. 2. The court may award the prevailing employee, applicant, or prospective applicant injunctive relief, other equitable relief, actual damages, and a penalty of no less than $500 and no more than $1,000. 3. The court must award the prevailing employee, applicant, or prospective applicant reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. This bill aims to provide additional legal remedies for violations of the prohibited practices outlined in chapter 49.44 RCW, which covers topics such as unfair labor practices, age discrimination, and other employment-related issues.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5110&Year=2023&Initiative=false