L&I Industrial Relations Agent 2

Industrial Relations Agent

Our Mission : Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values : Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Please Note : The duty station for this position can be either Everett, Washington; Mt. Vernon, Washington; or Tacoma, Washington.

Job Highlights

As an Industrial Relations Agent (IRA) for L&I's Employment Standards Program, you have a direct impact in fulfilling the "Working" component of the agency's Mission. You also make a clear contribution to our Strategic Goals of Service and Value.

In this role, you will enforce the Wage Payment Act, RCW 49-48, Industrial Welfare Act, RCW 49.12, WAC's 296-125; 296-126; and 296-128; the Minimum Wage Act-RCW 49.46, and Child Labor Laws. You will investigate wage disputes, as well as mediate and negotiate settlements between employers and employees. You will be supporting the organization's mission and goals by making it easier to do business with L&I and by helping honest workers and businesses by cracking down on the dishonest ones.

Duties

• Communicate with employers and employees via phone, email, in person, and letters to resolve wage disputes
• Determine validity of wage complaints by applying regulations promulgated under the appropriate statutes and rules : RCW 49.12; 49.46; and 49.48 as well as WACs 296-125; 296-126; and 296-128
• Review and audit of payroll records to determine unlawful payment of wages;
• Negotiating for restitution of wages, mediating settlement or compromise proposals that both parties might find acceptable
• Unless otherwise resolved, recommend Citation and Notice of Assessment (NOA) or Determinations of Compliance (DOC)
• Follow the standard work process as set out by the Employment Standards Program and the Operations Manual
• Conduct single-Worker Rights Complaint investigations with company-wide implication and application : Paid Sick Leave (PSL)-Administrative Violations; Tip, Gratuity and Service Charges; Agricultural Meal and Rest Period and Youth Employment
• Fulfill the IRA 2 role during the Wage Payment Act (WPA) appeal process for NOA's & DOC's and other violations such as child labor notices of violation or agricultural civil infractions.

Qualifications

Required :

A combined total of five years of education and / or experience.

Experience in one or more of the following areas to reach a total of five years (see below how education and experience can contribute to the five-year requirement total) :

Options include :

Experience options (at the rate of one year of experience for two years of education)

Desired :

Supplemental Information

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers.

For this position, telework is permitted part time, The assigned duty station for this position is either Everett, Washington; Mt. Vernon, Washington; or Tacoma, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by