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Fair Employment Ordinance offered at King County Office of Equity and Social Justice

Fair Employment Ordinance offered at King County Office of Equity and Social Justice

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment for employers with eight or more employees located in unincorporated King County, and for employees of King County government and contractors with King County.  It is against the law to discriminate because of a person's race, color, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, national origin or disability.

Physical Address

401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Application process

Call or e-mail for more information.  Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the incident.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Individuals with complaints of discrimination in employment for employers with eight or more employees if the caller or workplace is -  Located in unincorporated King County OR -  An employee of the King County government OR -  A contractor with King County

Languages

American Sign Language

Interpreter services

Agency info

King County Office of Equity and Racial and Social Justice

Investigates and resolves complaints regarding alleged discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and contracting occurring in unincorporated King County or against King County as an employer. Also investigates alleged discrimination in agencies and companies under contract with the King County government and ensures disability access to county government services, programs and facilities for people with disabilities. When possible, KCCR resolves complaints through mediated settlement.