December 2024
Author: ADP Admin/Sunday, July 2, 2023/Categories: Compliance Corner , State Compliance Update, Washington
Washington has enacted legislation (House Bill 1491), which prohibits an employer from searching an employee’s privately owned vehicle. House Bill 1491 takes effect on July 23, 2023.
The Details
Under the law, employees and job candidates have the right to:
Employers are also prohibited from requiring employees and candidates to waive these protections as a condition of employment.
Exceptions
An employer (or their agent) may search an employee or candidate’s privately owned vehicle:
An individual:
Nonretaliation
House Bill 1491 also prohibits an employer from adverse action (taken or threatened) against an employee that exercises their rights under the law, such as:
Next Steps
Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.
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