Discrimination Complaints Washington State Human Rights

Enforces state anti-discrimination laws in the following areas:

• Employment
• Housing & Real Estate
• 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.

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

You can file online or download the PDF Complaint Form that matches the nature of the complaint and mail, fax, or email it back. On the website, click on “File a Complaint” under the tab that matches the nature of the complaint.

Fee:
None.

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 Whistle blower

Languages:

Spanish

Service area: WA

Washington State Human Rights Commission

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