PDFWAC 296-128-820
Enforcement—Tips and service charges.
If an employee files a complaint with the department alleging that their employer failed to pay to the employee all tips and gratuities due to the employee under RCW 49.46.020, or all service charges due to the employee under RCW 49.46.020 and 49.46.160, the department will investigate the complaint. The department will investigate the complaint pursuant to the procedures outlined in the Wage Payment Act, RCW 49.48.082 through 49.48.087.