Multiple federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in certain protected classes.

In compliance with RCW 49.60.030, you have the right to be free from discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability is recognized as and declared to be a civil right.

This right shall include, but not be limited to: (a) The right to obtain and hold employment without discrimination; (b) The right to the full enjoyment of any of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, or privileges of any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement; (c) The right to engage in real estate transactions without discrimination, including discrimination against families with children; (d) The right to engage in credit transactions without discrimination; (e) The right to engage in insurance transactions or transactions with health maintenance organizations without discrimination; (f) The right to engage in commerce free from any discriminatory boycotts or blacklists; and (g) The right of a mother to breastfeed her child in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement.

Where can I go to find out more information about my College’s specific policy against discrimination?

Please visit your College’s policy website to review the specific policy guidelines related to freedom from discrimination.

I have question related to discrimination, who should I ask?

For questions or concerns related to the right to be free from discrimination, please contact your Human Resources Office.

Something happened, and I’m not sure if it’s related to discrimination or not. What should I do?

Your Human Resources Office is on hand to support your questions related to discrimination at any time. Even if you are not sure, it’s always ok to check in to get your questions answered.

Where can I find other resources related to freedom from discrimination?

Other resources include the following:

U.S. Equal Employment & Opportunity Commission

RCW 49.60.030

Washington Human Rights Commission