Discrimination Complaints accepted by Washington State Human Rights Commission
Discrimination Complaints accepted by Washington State Human Rights Commission
Enforces state anti-discrimination laws in the following areas: - Employment - Housing & Real Estate Housing - Places of Public Accommodation - Credit & Insurance Those who feel discriminated against may file a complaint within six months of the occurrence of the act, or one year in cases of alleged housing discrimination.
Categories
Location
711 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA 98501
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Call or download the PDF Complaint Form that matches the nature of the complaint and mail it to the Olympia office, or fax to 360-586-2282. You can also email to: [email protected]
Eligibility
People who believe they have been discriminated against because of - Race/Color - National Origin - Creed - Sex/Pregnancy - Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity - Veteran/Military Status - The presence of any sensory, mental, or physical actual Disability or perceived Disability - Use of a Service Animal - HIV or Hepatitis C - Marital Status (except in public accommodation) - Breastfeeding (in public accommodation) - Age (40+, employment only) - Families with Children (housing only) - State Employee Whistleblower
Fee
None.
Languages
Multi-lingual materials
Spanish
Interpreter services
Agency info
Washington State Human Rights Commission
Provides enforcement of state anti-discrimination laws in housing, employment, public accommodation, credit and insurance transactions.