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, regardless of whether an investigation is initiated under RCW 42.40.040. 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.
[ 2017 c 44 § 1; 1995 c 403 § 508; 1982 c 208 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies
Chapter 42.40 - State Employee Whistleblower Protection.
42.40.030 - Right to disclose improper governmental actions—Interference prohibited.
42.40.035 - Duty of correctness—Penalties for false information.
42.40.040 - Report of improper governmental action—Investigations and reports by auditor, agency.
42.40.050 - Retaliatory action against whistleblower—Remedies.
42.40.070 - Summary of chapter available to employees.
42.40.080 - Contracting for assistance.
42.40.090 - Administrative costs.
42.40.100 - Assertions against auditor.