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

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

(800) 233-3247

Voice

https://www.hum.wa.gov/file-complaint

[email protected]

Languages

Interpreter services, Multi-lingual materials, Spanish

Application process

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

Fees

None.

Service area

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.

What's Here

Credit Denial Assistance Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups Employment Discrimination Assistance Education Discrimination Assistance Housing Discrimination Assistance Customer Service Discrimination Assistance Health Care Discrimination Assistance

Providing organization

Washington State Human Rights Commission

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