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Chapter 42.40 RCW

STATE EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 42.40.010Policy.
HTMLPDF 42.40.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 42.40.030Right to disclose improper governmental actions—Interference prohibited.
HTMLPDF 42.40.035Duty of correctness—Penalties for false information.
HTMLPDF 42.40.040Report of improper governmental action—Investigations and reports by auditor, agency.
HTMLPDF 42.40.050Retaliatory action against whistleblower—Remedies.
HTMLPDF 42.40.070Summary of chapter available to employees.
HTMLPDF 42.40.080Contracting for assistance.
HTMLPDF 42.40.090Administrative costs.
HTMLPDF 42.40.100Assertions against auditor.
HTMLPDF 42.40.110Performance audit.
HTMLPDF 42.40.910Application of chapter.