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Discrimination Complaints accepted by Washington State Human Rights Commission

711 Capitol Way South, Suite 402, Olympia, WA 98501

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
https://www.hum.wa.gov
[email protected]

Languages

Interpreter services, Multi-lingual materials, Spanish

Application process

Visit our website, click on “File a Complaint” on the right. Click Tab 5 – File a complaint online. To file a complaint online, you will need a Washington Secure Access (SAW) account. Directions are online. You can also download or use the fillable PDF complaint forms that matches the nature of the complaint and mail, fax, or email it back.

Fees

None.

Service area

WA

Other Information

Focus Population

Active Military
Veterans - No Honorable Discharge
Veterans

Languages

Interpreter services
Spanish
Multi-lingual materials

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Description

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.

Providing organization

Washington State Human Rights Commission

Provides enforcement of state anti-discrimination laws in housing, employment, public accommodation, credit and insurance transactions.