WAC 332-08-030   Department settlement authority.  May the department settle a dispute without an adjudicative proceeding? The department may informally settle disputes. To explore the possibility of settlement, you should consider discussing settlement options with the department. Generally, settlement negotiations will not be admissible as evidence to show wrongdoing pursuant to Evidence Rule 408. Settlement negotiations do not alter the timelines associated with adjudicative proceeding or judicial appeals.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220. 08-16-095, § 332-08-030, filed 8/5/08, effective 9/5/08.]