2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 42 - PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES
42.40 State employee whistleblower protection.
42.40.010 Policy.


WA Rev Code § 42.40.010 (2013) What's This?

RCW 42.40.010 Policy.

It is the policy of the legislature that employees should be encouraged to disclose, to the extent not expressly prohibited by law, improper governmental actions, and it is the intent of the legislature to protect the rights of state employees making these disclosures. It is also the policy of the legislature that employees should be encouraged to identify rules warranting review or provide information to the rules review committee, and it is the intent of the legislature to protect the rights of these employees.

[1995 c 403 § 508; 1982 c 208 § 1.]

Notes:

     Findings -- Short title -- Intent -- 1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.

     Part headings not law -- Severability -- 1995 c 403: See RCW 43.05.903 and 43.05.904.


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