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Definitions

Employer
“…the state of Washington or a county or city, and any of its agencies, institutions, boards, or commissions.” RCW 49.48.210(11)
 
Employee
“…an employee who is employed in the business of the employee's employer whether by way of manual labor or otherwise.” RCW 49.12.005
 
Conditions of labor
“…the conditions of rest and meal periods for employees including provisions for personal privacy, practices, methods and means by or through which labor or services are performed by employees and includes bona fide physical qualifications in employment, but shall not include conditions of labor otherwise governed by statutes and rules and regulations relating to industrial safety and health administered by the department [of Labor and Industries].” RCW 49.12.005
 
Minor
“… a person of either sex under the age of eighteen years.” RCW 49.12.005