WAC 296-135-190. Prohibited acts

An employer cannot discharge, threaten to discharge, demote, deny a promotion to, sanction, discipline, retaliate against, harass, or otherwise discriminate against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee: (1) Exercised or attempted to exercise the right to take leave under RCW 49.76.030 ; (2) Filed or communicated to the employer an intent to file a complaint with the department under RCW 49.76.070 or a civil action under RCW 49.76.100 ; or (3) Participated or assisted, as a witness or otherwise, in another employee's attempt to exercise rights under RCW 49.76.030 , 49.76.070 , or 49.76.100 .