The proposed bill establishes new requirements for employers in Washington State regarding the use of electronic monitoring for performance evaluations of employees. It mandates that employers must provide written notice to employees at least 30 days prior to implementing electronic monitoring, or within 60 days if monitoring is already in use. Additionally, employers must inform new hires at the time of the job offer if electronic monitoring will be utilized. The notice must detail how the monitoring will assist in performance evaluations and the verification process for the data collected.

The bill also outlines the enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance. If an employee files a complaint regarding a violation, the Department of Labor and Industries may investigate and issue citations with civil penalties ranging from $100 to $5,000 for willful violations. Employees have the right to pursue civil action against employers for violations, with potential statutory damages and other remedies available. The Department is authorized to adopt rules to implement these provisions effectively.