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Washington · Through July 15, 2026

RCW 6.27.170: Garnished employee not to be discharged—Exception.

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  1. Title 6
  2. Chapter 6.27

No employer shall discharge an employee for the reason that a creditor of the employee has subjected or attempted to subject unpaid earnings of the employee to a writ of garnishment directed to the employer: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That this provision shall not apply if garnishments on three or more separate indebtednesses are served upon the employer within any period of twelve consecutive months.

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