ESSB 5267 — Safeguarding the public safety by protecting railroad workers.

What this bill does

Prohibits railroad carriers from taking adverse action against an employee for taking unpaid leave due to illness, injury, health conditions including fatigue, or other reasons, when certain conditions are met. Creates an administrative complaint process through the Department of Labor and Industries to enforce leave provisions and allows for the imposition of civil penalties.

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Floor votes

• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 2023
  42 yea · 7 nay

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