Note: This page is dedicated to inform current Washington State employees of their rights. No information is modified and resources come directly from WA.gov, L&I and Teamsters58.
https://www.lni.wa.gov/for-workers
Update August - October 2025
Fact: A change in format for Preloaders has resulted in increased volume including the loading of an additional package car, additional package volume and a greater increase in potential egress. The new format has also resulted in the change of assignment without consent.
If you are negatively impacted please refer to the UPS National Master Agreement - LINK
Article 18 Section 24 States:
"The Employer shall not permit packages, materials, or equipment to be placed permanently or temporarily within the 28in wide exit access in front of an exit door or at the top or bottom of a stairway that is part of an exit access point."
Teamsters Local 58 / UPS Member Grievance Report Direct Link
Example of rights:
"You have the right to a paid 10-minute rest break for each four hours you work and no later than the end of the third hour of the shift. In some circumstances, your employer may schedule “mini” breaks, such as two five-minute rest breaks. These “mini” rest breaks must total at least 10 minutes over a 4-hour period.
You are entitled to a 30-minute unpaid meal period if working more than five hours in a day. If you must remain on duty or work during your meal period, you must be paid for the 30 minutes."
OR
"When may I use my earned paid sick leave?
You may use this leave:
For a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition or if you need a medical diagnosis or preventative medical care.
If a family member (see below) needs care for a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition, or needs a medical diagnosis or preventative medical care.
If your workplace or your child’s school or place of care has been closed for any health-related reason by order of a public official or after the declaration of an emergency by a local or state government or agency, or by the federal government.
If you are absent from work for reasons that qualify for leave under the state’s Domestic Violence Leave Act (DVLA).
To prepare for, or participate in, a judicial or administrative immigration proceeding involving yourself or your family member."
Refer to this Pocket Guide: https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F101-165-909.pdf
Additional Resources:
"AN ACT Relating to protecting workers facing employment loss due to businesses closing or mass layoffs; adding a new chapter to Title 49 RCW; and prescribing penalties."
"Beginning July 27, 2025, employers must also provide a copy of an employee’s personnel file to employees, former employees, or their designees within 21 calendar days of a request by an employee or their designee. The copy must be provided at no cost. For former employees or their designees requesting their personnel records, employers must provide a written statement stating the effective date of termination, and provide the reason for discharge, if any."