How do I report a labor law violation?

If you believe that a labor law violation has occurred in Washington, it is important that you report it to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. You can do this online, over the phone, or in writing. To report a labor law violation online, visit the Labor & Industries website and complete the “Report a Violation” form located under the “Find It & Fix It” tab. When you report your violation electronically, you may be asked to provide information such as your name, the name of the business or individual who committed the violation, and a description of the violation. You can also report labor law violations to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries over the phone. To do this, call the toll-free complaint hotline at 1-866-219-7321 and follow the prompts. If you would prefer to report a labor law violation in writing, you can download the “Request for Investigation” form from the Labor & Industries website, print it out and fill it in. Once you have completed the form, you can mail or fax it to: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Attn: Compliance & Investigations, PO Box 9046, Olympia, WA 98507-9046, Fax: (360) 902-5797. Whichever method you choose, be sure to provide as much information as possible so that the Labor & Industries investigators can determine if there has been a violation of any labor laws in Washington.

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