L&I recently completed rulemaking to increase worker protection from discrimination. To be consistent with these rule changes, L&I updated the required Job Safety and Health Law poster.

This change increases the amount of time employees have to file a complaint from 30 days to 90 days. You can request or print a copy in English and Spanish, and print it in several other languages. Remember to post in your workplace where all employees can see it.

The poster outlines the worker's right to:

• Notify your employer or L&I about workplace hazards. You may ask L&I to keep your name confidential.
• Request an L&I inspection of the place you work if you believe unsafe or unhealthy conditions exist.
• Get copies of your medical records, including records of exposures to toxic and harmful substances or conditions.
• File a complaint with L&I within 90 days if you believe your employer fired you, or retaliated or discriminated against you because you filed a safety complaint, participated in an inspection or any other safety-related activity.
• Appeal a violation correction date if you believe the time allowed on the citation is not reasonable.

The Job Safety and Health Law poster communicates the rights of employees under RCW 49.17.160, which prohibits reprisals, in any form, against employees who exercise rights under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). 

More Information

• Other required posters and list of Frequently Asked Questions
• Safety & Health Discrimination Protections Rulemaking