Warehouse Distribution Centers Rulemaking
Status
L&I initiated rulemaking on October 11, 2023. Two separate Preproposal Statement of Inquiry CR-101 forms were filed, one for rules to be enforced by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), and one for rules to be enforced by Fraud Prevention and Labor Standards (FPLS) Division. The rulemaking efforts will be jointly coordinated.
See all the rulemaking activity for quotas at warehouse distribution centers on our L&I Rulemaking page.
Learn more about our rulemaking process and terminology.
L&I is responding to Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1762 (2023), establishing requirements for warehouse distribution centers. 2SHB 1762, codified at chapter 49.84 RCW, goes into effect on July 1, 2024.
2SHB 1762/Chapter 49.84 RCW requires employers at warehouse distribution centers to:
- Provide written notices to employees of their quotas;
- Provide employees their personal work speed data and work speed data for similar employees at the same location when requested;
- Ensure time to perform quotas include consideration of certain factors, such as time for rest and meal breaks, use of the bathroom, and actions needed to work safely;
- Prohibits adverse actions against an employee for failure to meet a quota that violates the new law; and
- Prohibits adverse action against an employee for exercising their rights under the new law, such as requesting data or making a complaint related to an alleged quota violation.
2SHB 1762/Chapter 49.84 RCW authorizes L&I to enforce the new requirements with certain violations enforced under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.
L&I must adopt rules to fully and adequately enforce the law.
| Date (Subject to Change) | Activity |
|---|---|
| October 11, 2023 | Filed CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry - DOSH Filed CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry - FPLS |
Upcoming Meetings
Date: Monday, Nov. 27
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom webinar
Attendees will need to register at this link: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s0zLRTMgQhuiR203erD4dA
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email and calendar item with your personal meeting link or phone number and the password. On the day/time of the meeting, you will need to click on that link or call, enter the appropriate password and then you will be in attendance. (Note: Please check spam or junk mail for this confirmation email as it will be coming from Zoom.)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 29
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Enduris Training Center, 1610 Technology Blvd., Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99224
Date: Thursday, Nov. 30
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Dept. of Labor & Industries, 12806 Gateway Drive S., Tukwila, WA 98168
Date: Friday, Dec. 1
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Zoom webinar
Attendees will need to register at this link: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OvcSyVSYS-iOzIGqRKcHRg
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email and calendar item with your personal meeting link or phone number and the password. On the day/time of the meeting, you will need to click on that link or call, enter the appropriate password and then you will be in attendance. (Note: Please check spam or junk mail for this confirmation email as it will be coming from Zoom.)
For rulemaking questions, contact us at WarehouseRules@Lni.wa.gov
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