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Legal Rights
Discrimination
The Washington State Human
Rights Commission enforces federal laws prohibiting discrimination
based on: race, disability, color, age, religion, national origin
and sex. In the cases of:
Employment
- it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, disability, sex, marital status, age and retaliation.
Housing
- it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, disability, sex, marital status and families with
children.
Public
Accommodations - it is illegal to discriminate based on
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability and sex.
Credit
- it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, disability, sex and marital status.
Insurance
- it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, disability, sex and marital status.
Filing
a complaint
If
you feel you have been discriminated against because of your race,
color, national origin, disability, age, and in some cases sex or
religion, you may file a complaint with the Washington
State Human Rights Commission. Complaints must be filed within
6 months from the date of the alleged discriminatory act. An intake
investigator will review your situation and assist you in determining
whether there is a basis for filing a complaint.
Sexual
Harassment
Sexual harassment
can take many forms including: sexual comments, innuendoes, jokes,
unwelcome invitations to sexual activity, unwelcome touches or hugs,
pressure to engage in sexual activity as a condition of employment
or promotion or sexual assault.
What
to do
Tell
the harasser to stop. Make it clear you do not like the person's
behavior toward you. Report the harassment to your supervisor. If
the harasser is your supervisor, report the harassment to the next
level of authority. Keep records, letters, memos and emails that
include the person involved, dates and specific harassments. Tell
someone if you can who can be a support to you. If all else fails,
take your complaint to an outside source such as an attorney.
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1.Where
can I get more information on my legal rights?
2.
What if I disagree with a ruling on my complaint?
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