Senate: Boss can’t ask for your Facebook password
OLYMPIA -- The Senate told employers they can't demand their workers' password to Facebook or other social media sites.
On a 49-0 vote, they approved Senate Bill 5211, which says an employer can't ask an employee, or a prospective employee, for the information that would let them see the worker's personal account or profile as a condition of employment. They're free, however, to collect any information which is in the public domain.
An employee can file a civil action against an employer who makes such a demand, with a fine of up to $500 plus court costs. The bill now moves to the House.
