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Committee hears expansion of 'isolated worker' protections; bill adds training documentation and penalties
Summary
Senate Bill 5336 would consolidate terms into "isolated employee," require training on panic-button use and employer documentation of panic-button purchases and usage, and authorize L&I to investigate violations and assess civil penalties.
Senate Bill 5336 updates Washington's isolated-worker protections by consolidating statutory language, strengthening training and recordkeeping requirements, and authorizing the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to investigate violations and assess civil penalties.
Jarrett Sacks, committee staff, told the committee the bill consolidates definitions into a single "isolated employee" term and requires training that includes panic-button use and employer responsibilities to respond. Employers must document completion of mandatory training and maintain records of…
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