Employment rights

1. What should I do if I feel discriminated against?
Discrimination is hard to prove so you want to keep as much written documentation of the incidents as possible. Keep records of all acts, of all reports to your supervisors about them and your supervisor's responses. Contact the Washington State Human Rights Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They will investigate your claim. You may also want to check into the legal help section.

2. What should I do if someone at work is harassing me?
If it's a co-worker, report the problem as soon as possible to your supervisor. If it is your supervisor harassing you, report it to their supervisor or the personnel department. If the employer fails to do anything, contact the Washington State Human Rights Commission or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

3. What if I feel I was fired for illegal reasons?
Keep personal records of all job evaluations, raises, promotions and other indications of your job performance. Write down when you reported any harassment or discrimination acts to your supervisors. Also write down what you and your supervisors each said during your reports. Then contact an attorney, the Washington State Human Rights Commision or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

4. What if my boss or co-workers harass, punish or fire me for filing a complaint?
An employer can not fire, punish or demote you for filing a harassment or discrimination complaint. You must complain to a government agency like the Washington State Human Rights Commision or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to help enforce this right.