Filing a Workplace Rights Complaintin Spanish
 

How to file a workplace rights complaint

If a worker believes her/his rights have been denied by such things as not receiving regular pay, overtime pay, rest and meal breaks, or not being allowed to use paid sick leave to care for a sick family member, s/he can:

  1. Download and complete a Worker Rights Complaint (F700-027-000) form or visit or call the nearest L&I Office to obtain an copy. Instructions on how to fill out the form are included with the form.
  2. Your name remains confidential during an investigation unless the complaint is so specific that you are the only individual affected. Public Disclosure laws allow for others to gain access to the file once the investigation is closed.

  3. Mail or take the form to the L&I office nearest to the workplace.

Questions and answers

Protection from discrimination

It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise discriminate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Generally, the worker must seek assistance from a private attorney to address this further.


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