Section 19.05.060 - Labor and industries-Responsibilities(1) The department has the following responsibilities related to covered employers, as provided in this chapter:(a) Educate participating employers of their administrative duties under this chapter;(b) In the case of noncompliance with employer administrative duties, investigate complaints, educate employers about how to come into compliance, and, in the case of willful violations, issue citations and collect penalties;(c) In the case of impermissible withholding of amounts due to employees, investigate and enforce the complaint as an alleged violation of a wage payment requirement, as defined in RCW 49.48.082; and(d) Facilitate a process in which employers may appeal complaints.(2) Collections of unpaid citations assessing civil penalties by the department under this chapter must be made pursuant to RCW 49.48.086.Added by 2024 c 327,§ 6, eff. 6/6/2024.Conflict with federal requirements- 2024 c 327 : See note following RCW 19.05.020.