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WA Rev Code § 49.60.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.100 - Reports of commission.

RCW 49.60.100 Reports of commission.Subject to RCW 40.07.040, the commission, each biennium, shall report to the governor, describing the investigations, proceedings, and hearings it has conducted and their outcome, the decisions it has rendered, the recommendations it has issued, and the other work performed by it, and shall make such recommendations for further legislation as may appear desirable. The commission may present its reports to the legislature; the commission's reports shall be made available upon request.[ 1987 c 505 § 55; 1985 c 185 § 8; 1977 c 75 § 74; 1955 c 270 § 7. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-23, part.]
WA Rev Code § 49.60.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.110 - Commission to formulate policies.

RCW 49.60.110 Commission to formulate policies.The commission shall formulate policies to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and may make recommendations to agencies and officers of the state or local subdivisions of government in aid of such policies and purposes.[ 1985 c 185 § 9; 1949 c 183 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-24.]
WA Rev Code § 49.60.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.120 - Certain powers and duties of commission.

RCW 49.60.120 Certain powers and duties of commission.The commission shall have the functions, powers, and duties:(1) To appoint an executive director and chief examiner, and such investigators, examiners, clerks, and other employees and agents as it may deem necessary, fix their compensation within the limitations provided by law, and prescribe their duties.(2) To obtain upon request and utilize the services of all governmental departments and agencies.(3) To adopt, amend, and rescind suitable rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and the policies and practices of the commission in connection therewith.(4) To receive, impartially investigate, and pass upon complaints alleging unfair practices as defined in this chapter.(5) To issue such publications and results of investigations and research as in its judgment will tend to promote good will and minimize or eliminate discrimination because of sex, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, 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.(6) To make such technical studies as are appropriate to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter and to publish and distribute the reports of such studies.(7) To cooperate and act jointly or by division of labor with the United States or other states, with other Washington state agencies, commissions, and other government entities, and with political subdivisions of the state of Washington and their respective human rights agencies to carry out the purposes of this chapter. However, the powers which may be exercised by the commission under this subsection permit investigations and complaint dispositions only if the investigations are designed to reveal, or the complaint deals only with, allegations which, if proven, would constitute unfair practices under this chapter. The commission may perform such services for these agencies and be reimbursed therefor.(8) To foster good relations between minority and majority population groups of the state through seminars, conferences, educational programs, and other intergroup relations activities.[ 2020 c 52 § 5; 2007 c 187 § 5; 2006 c 4 § 5; 1997 c 271 § 4. Prior: 1993 c 510 § 6; 1993 c 69 § 4; 1985 c 185 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 214 § 4; 1973 c 141 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 81 § 1; 1957 c 37 § 7; 1955 c 270 § 8; prior: 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.Severability—1993 c 69: See note following RCW 49.60.030.Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 81: "The effective date of this act shall be July 1, 1971." [ 1971 ex.s. c 81 § 6.]Human rights commission to investigate unlawful use of refueling services for individuals with disabilities: RCW 49.60.360.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.130 - May create advisory agencies and conciliation councils.

RCW 49.60.130 May create advisory agencies and conciliation councils.The commission has power to create such advisory agencies and conciliation councils, local, regional, or statewide, as in its judgment will aid in effectuating the purposes of this chapter. The commission may empower them to study the problems of discrimination in all or specific fields of human relationships or in specific instances of discrimination because of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, 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; to foster through community effort or otherwise good will, cooperation, and conciliation among the groups and elements of the population of the state, and to make recommendations to the commission for the development of policies and procedures in general and in specific instances, and for programs of formal and informal education which the commission may recommend to the appropriate state agency.Such advisory agencies and conciliation councils shall be composed of representative citizens, serving without pay, but with reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended, and the commission may make provision for technical and clerical assistance to such agencies and councils and for the expenses of such assistance. The commission may use organizations specifically experienced in dealing with questions of discrimination.[ 2020 c 52 § 6; 2007 c 187 § 6; 2006 c 4 § 6; 1997 c 271 § 5; 1993 c 510 § 7; 1985 c 185 § 11; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 146; 1973 1st ex.s. c 214 § 5; 1973 c 141 § 8; 1971 ex.s. c 81 § 2; 1955 c 270 § 9. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 81: See note following RCW 49.60.120.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.140 - Commission may hold hearings and subpoena witnesses.

RCW 49.60.140 Commission may hold hearings and subpoena witnesses.The commission has power to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, administer oaths, take the testimony of any person under oath, and in connection therewith, to require the production for examination of any books or papers relating to any matter under investigation or in question before the commission. The commission may make rules as to the issuance of subpoenas by individual members, as to service of complaints, decisions, orders, recommendations and other process or papers of the commission, its member, agent, or agency, either personally or by registered mail, return receipt requested, or by leaving a copy thereof at the principal office or place of business of the person required to be served. The return post office receipt, when service is by registered mail, shall be proof of service of the same.[ 1985 c 185 § 12; 1955 c 270 § 10. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]
WA Rev Code § 49.60.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.150 - Witnesses compelled to testify.

RCW 49.60.150 Witnesses compelled to testify.No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing records, correspondence, documents or other evidence in obedience to the subpoena of the commission or of any individual member, on the ground that the testimony or evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture, but no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which the person is compelled, after having claimed the privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, except that such person so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying. The immunity herein provided shall extend only to natural persons so compelled to testify.[ 1985 c 185 § 13; 1955 c 270 § 11. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]
WA Rev Code § 49.60.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.160 - Refusals may be punished as contempt of court.

RCW 49.60.160 Refusals may be punished as contempt of court.In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, the superior court of any county within the jurisdiction of which the investigation, proceeding, or hearing is carried on or within the jurisdiction of which the person guilty of contumacy or refusal to obey is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by the commission shall have jurisdiction to issue to such person an order requiring such person to appear before the commission, its member, agent, or agency, there to produce evidence if so ordered, or there to give testimony touching the matter under investigation or in question. Any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.[ 1985 c 185 § 14; 1955 c 270 § 12. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]
WA Rev Code § 49.60.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.170 - Witness fees—Deposition fees.

RCW 49.60.170 Witness fees—Deposition fees.Witnesses before the commission, its member, agent, or agency, shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the courts of this state. Witnesses whose depositions are taken and the person taking the same shall be entitled to same fees as are paid for like services in the courts of the state.[ 1985 c 185 § 15; 1955 c 270 § 13. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]NOTES:Courts of record—Witnesses: Chapter 2.40 RCW.Discovery and depositions: Title 5 RCW; see also Rules of Court, CR 26 through 37.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.172 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.172 - Unfair practices with respect to HIV or hepatitis C infection.

RCW 49.60.172 Unfair practices with respect to HIV or hepatitis C infection.(1) No person may require an individual to take an HIV or hepatitis C test, as a condition of hiring, promotion, or continued employment unless the absence of HIV or hepatitis C infection is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question.(2) No person may discharge or fail or refuse to hire any individual, or segregate or classify any individual in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive that individual of employment opportunities or adversely affect his or her status as an employee, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of the results of an HIV test or hepatitis C test unless the absence of HIV or hepatitis C infection is a bona fide occupational qualification of the job in question.(3) The absence of HIV or hepatitis C infection as a bona fide occupational qualification exists when performance of a particular job can be shown to present a significant risk, as defined by the board of health by rule, of transmitting HIV or hepatitis C infection to other persons, and there exists no means of eliminating the risk by restructuring the job.(4) For the purpose of this chapter, any person who is actually infected with HIV or hepatitis C, but is not disabled as a result of the infection, shall not be eligible for any benefits under the affirmative action provisions of chapter 49.74 RCW solely on the basis of such infection.(5) Employers are immune from civil action for damages arising out of transmission of HIV or hepatitis C to employees or to members of the public unless such transmission occurs as a result of the employer's gross negligence.[ 2020 c 76 § 19; 2003 c 273 § 2; 1988 c 206 § 903.]
WA Rev Code § 49.60.174 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.174 - Evaluation of claim of discrimination—Actual or perceived HIV or hepatitis C infection.

RCW 49.60.174 Evaluation of claim of discrimination—Actual or perceived HIV or hepatitis C infection.(1) For the purposes of determining whether an unfair practice under this chapter has occurred, claims of discrimination based on actual or perceived HIV or hepatitis C infection shall be evaluated in the same manner as other claims of discrimination based on sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person.(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to transactions with insurance entities, health service contractors, or health maintenance organizations subject to RCW 49.60.030(1)(e) or 49.60.178 to prohibit fair discrimination on the basis of actual HIV or actual hepatitis C infection status when bona fide statistical differences in risk or exposure have been substantiated.(3) For the purposes of this chapter:(a) "HIV" means the human immunodeficiency virus, and includes all HIV and HIV-related viruses which damage the cellular branch of the human immune system and leave the infected person immunodeficient; and(b) "Hepatitis C" means the hepatitis C virus of any genotype.[ 2003 c 273 § 3; 1997 c 271 § 6; 1993 c 510 § 8; 1988 c 206 § 902.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.175 - Unfair practices of financial institutions.

RCW 49.60.175 Unfair practices of financial institutions.It shall be an unfair practice to use the sex, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability of any person, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, concerning an application for credit in any credit transaction to determine the creditworthiness of an applicant.[ 2020 c 52 § 7; 2007 c 187 § 7; 2006 c 4 § 7; 1997 c 271 § 7; 1993 c 510 § 9; 1979 c 127 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 301 § 14; 1973 c 141 § 9; 1959 c 68 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.Fairness in lending act: RCW 30A.04.500 through 30A.04.515.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.176 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.176 - Unfair practices with respect to credit transactions.

RCW 49.60.176 Unfair practices with respect to credit transactions.(1) It is an unfair practice for any person whether acting for himself, herself, or another in connection with any credit transaction because of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, marital status, 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:(a) To deny credit to any person;(b) To increase the charges or fees for or collateral required to secure any credit extended to any person;(c) To restrict the amount or use of credit extended or to impose different terms or conditions with respect to the credit extended to any person or any item or service related thereto;(d) To attempt to do any of the unfair practices defined in this section.(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the credit history of any individual applicant.(3) Further, nothing in this section shall prohibit any party to a credit transaction from considering the application of the community property law to the individual case or from taking reasonable action thereon.[ 2020 c 52 § 8; 2007 c 187 § 8; 2006 c 4 § 8; 1997 c 271 § 8; 1993 c 510 § 10; 1979 c 127 § 5; 1973 c 141 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.178 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.178 - Unfair practices with respect to insurance transactions.

RCW 49.60.178 Unfair practices with respect to insurance transactions.(1) It is an unfair practice for any person whether acting for himself, herself, or another in connection with an insurance transaction or transaction with a health maintenance organization to cancel or fail or refuse to issue or renew insurance or a health maintenance agreement to any person because of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, 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 disabilities: PROVIDED, That a practice which is not unlawful under RCW 48.30.300, 48.44.220, 48.46.370, or 48.43.0128 does not constitute an unfair practice for the purposes of this section. For the purposes of this section, "insurance transaction" is defined in RCW 48.01.060, health maintenance agreement is defined in RCW 48.46.020, and "health maintenance organization" is defined in RCW 48.46.020.(2) The fact that such unfair practice may also be a violation of chapter 48.30, 48.43, 48.44, or 48.46 RCW does not constitute a defense to an action brought under this section.(3) The insurance commissioner, under RCW 48.30.300 and 48.43.0128, and the human rights commission, under chapter 49.60 RCW, shall have concurrent jurisdiction under this section and shall enter into a working agreement as to procedure to be followed in complaints under this section.[ 2021 c 280 § 1; 2020 c 52 § 9; 2006 c 4 § 9; 1997 c 271 § 9; 1993 c 510 § 11; 1984 c 32 § 1; 1979 c 127 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 32 § 2; 1973 c 141 § 6.]NOTES:Short title—2021 c 280: "This act shall be known and cited as the Gender Affirming Treatment Act." [ 2021 c 280 § 5.]Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.190 - Unfair practices of labor unions.

RCW 49.60.190 Unfair practices of labor unions.It is an unfair practice for any labor union or labor organization:(1) To deny membership and full membership rights and privileges to any person because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, 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.(2) To expel from membership any person because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, 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.(3) To discriminate against any member, employer, employee, or other person to whom a duty of representation is owed because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, 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.[ 2020 c 52 § 11; 2007 c 187 § 10; 2006 c 4 § 11; 1997 c 271 § 11; 1993 c 510 § 13; 1985 c 185 § 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 214 § 8; 1973 c 141 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 81 § 4; 1961 c 100 § 2; 1957 c 37 § 10. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-26, part.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 81: See note following RCW 49.60.120.Element of age not to affect apprenticeship agreements: RCW 49.04.910.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.200 - Unfair practices of employment agencies.

RCW 49.60.200 Unfair practices of employment agencies.It is an unfair practice for any employment agency to fail or refuse to classify properly or refer for employment, or otherwise to discriminate against, an individual because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, 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, or to print or circulate, or cause to be printed or circulated any statement, advertisement, or publication, or to use any form of application for employment, or to make any inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses any limitation, specification or discrimination as to age, sex, race, sexual orientation, creed, color, or national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, 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, or any intent to make any such limitation, specification, or discrimination, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification: PROVIDED, Nothing contained herein shall prohibit advertising in a foreign language.[ 2020 c 52 § 12; 2007 c 187 § 11; 2006 c 4 § 12; 1997 c 271 § 12; 1993 c 510 § 14; 1973 1st ex.s. c 214 § 9; 1973 c 141 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 81 § 5; 1961 c 100 § 3; 1957 c 37 § 11. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-26, part.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 81: See note following RCW 49.60.120.Element of age not to affect apprenticeship agreements: RCW 49.04.910.Fraud by employment agent: RCW 49.44.050.
WA Rev Code § 49.60.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 49 - Labor Regulations|Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission.|49.60.205 - Age discrimination—Limitation.

RCW 49.60.205 Age discrimination—Limitation.No person shall be considered to have committed an unfair practice on the basis of age discrimination unless the practice violates RCW 49.44.090. It is a defense to any complaint of an unfair practice of age discrimination that the practice does not violate RCW 49.44.090.[ 1993 c 510 § 15; 1985 c 185 § 28.]NOTES:Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.