Warehouse Distribution Centers Rulemaking
Status
L&I filed the DOSH Permanent Rulemaking Order (CR-103P) and the FPLS Permanent Rulemaking Order (CR-103P) on May 31, 2024. The rule becomes effective July 1, 2024.
See all the rulemaking activity for quotas at warehouse distribution centers on our L&I Rulemaking page.
Learn more about our rulemaking process and terminology.
L&I responded to Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 1762 (2023), establishing requirements for warehouse distribution centers.
2SHB 1762/chapter 49.84 RCW authorizes L&I to enforce the new requirements with certain violations enforced under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.
The adopted rules, effective July 1, 2024:
- Provide definitions for clarity;
- Reiterate quota time period and reasonable travel time requirements from 2SHB 1762;
- Clarify a method for measuring employer size to help accurately determine whether an employer is covered by the rules;
- Clarify violations of WISHA related to quotas;
- Provide a table of examples of activities and how a violation of chapter 49.84 RCW could contribute to a violation of the safety standards;
- Clarify employer recordkeeping requirements;
- Clarify enforcement procedures;
- Clarify employee protection from adverse action for failure to meet a quota; and
- Clarify retaliation protections and enforcement.
| Activity | Date (Subject to Change) |
|---|---|
| Effective date | July 1, 2024 |
| Filed CR-103P – Permanent Rulemaking Order - DOSH Filed CR-103P – Permanent Rulemaking Order - FPLS |
May 31, 2024 |
| Public hearings: Spokane, Tukwila and Virtual | April, 2024 |
| Filed CR-102 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry - DOSH Filled CR-102 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry - FPLS |
March 5, 2024 |
| Filed CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry - DOSH Filed CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry - FPLS |
October 11, 2023 |
Previous meetings
- April, 2024 Public Hearings Final Public Hearing Overview Presentation
- November 27, 2023 meeting summary, Virtual
- November 29, 2023 meeting summary, Spokane
- November 30, 2023 meeting summary, Tukwila
- December 1 2023 meeting summary, Virtual
Final Adopted Rule Language
- Adopted Chapter 296-35 WAC, Safety Standards for Quotas for Warehouse Distribution Centers
- Adopted Chapter 296-360-200 WAC. Retaliation protections and enforcement – Warehouse distribution centers.
- Adopted Chapter 296-136 WAC, Labor Standards for Quotas at Warehouse Distribution Centers.
Proposed Rule Language
- Proposed Chapter 296-35 WAC, Safety Standards for Quotas for Warehouse Distribution Centers
- Proposed Chapter 296-360-200 WAC. Retaliation protections and enforcement – Warehouse distribution centers.
- Proposed Chapter 296-136 WAC, Labor Standards for Quotas at Warehouse Distribution Centers.
Preliminary Rule Language
- DOSH Preliminary Warehouse Protections Language Chapter 296-35
- DOSH Preliminary Warehouse Protections Language Chapter 296-360
- FPLS Preliminary Warehouse Protections Language Chapter 296-132
- FPLS Preliminary Warehouse Protections Language (November, 2023)
- DOSH Preliminary Warehouse Protections Language (November, 2023)
Legislation & Laws
- 2SHB 1762 (2023 legislation)
- Chapter 49.84 RCW
For rulemaking questions, contact us at WarehouseRules@Lni.wa.gov
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