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Chapter 49.52 RCW

WAGES—DEDUCTIONS—CONTRIBUTIONS—REBATES

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 49.52.010Employees' benefit deductions and employer contributions are trust funds—Enforcement.
HTMLPDF 49.52.020Lien of party rendering service.
HTMLPDF 49.52.030Deductions in extrahazardous employment—Medical aid fund deductions excluded.
HTMLPDF 49.52.040Actions to recover for service—Lien—Priority.
HTMLPDF 49.52.050Rebates of wages—False records—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 49.52.060Authorized withholding.
HTMLPDF 49.52.070Civil liability for double damages.
HTMLPDF 49.52.080Presumption as to intent.
HTMLPDF 49.52.090Rebates of wages on public works—Penalty.

Notes:

Chattel liens: Chapter 60.08 RCW.
Mechanics' and materialmen's liens: Chapter 60.04 RCW.
Mutual savings bank employees, pension, retirement, or health insurance benefits: RCW 32.04.082.
Public employees, payroll deductions: RCW 41.04.020, 41.04.030, 41.04.035, and 41.04.036.