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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.020 - Construction of chapter—Election of other remedies.

RCW 49.60.020
Construction of chapter—Election of other remedies.
The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of the purposes thereof. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of any other law of this state relating to discrimination because of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, other than a law which purports to require or permit doing any act which is an unfair practice under this chapter. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. Nor shall anything herein contained be construed to deny the right to any person to institute any action or pursue any civil or criminal remedy based upon an alleged violation of his or her civil rights. This chapter shall not be construed to endorse any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Inclusion of sexual orientation in this chapter shall not be construed to modify or supersede state law relating to marriage.
[ 2020 c 52 § 2; 2007 c 187 § 2; 2006 c 4 § 2; 1993 c 510 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 214 § 2; 1973 c 141 § 2; 1957 c 37 § 2; 1949 c 183 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-30.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.050 - Commission created.

RCW 49.60.050
Commission created.
There is created the "Washington state human rights commission," which shall be composed of five members to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, one of whom shall be designated as chairperson by the governor.
[ 1985 c 185 § 3; 1981 c 338 § 9; 1957 c 37 § 5; 1955 c 270 § 2. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-23, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.051 - Board name changed to Washington State Human Rights Commission.

RCW 49.60.051
Board name changed to Washington State Human Rights Commission.
From and after August 9, 1971 the "Washington State Board Against Discrimination" shall be known and designated as the "Washington State Human Rights Commission".
[ 1971 ex.s. c 52 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.060 - Membership of commission.

RCW 49.60.060
Membership of commission.
One of the original members of the commission shall be appointed for a term of one year, one for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of five years, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of five years each, except that any individual chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the member whom the individual succeeds.
A member shall be eligible for reappointment.
A vacancy in the commission shall be filled within thirty days, the remaining members to exercise all powers of the commission.
Any member of the commission may be removed by the governor for inefficiency, neglect of duty, misconduct or malfeasance in office, after being given a written statement of the charges and an opportunity to be heard thereon.
[ 1985 c 185 § 4; 1955 c 270 § 3. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-23, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.070 - Compensation and reimbursement for travel expenses of commission members.

RCW 49.60.070
Compensation and reimbursement for travel expenses of commission members.
Each member of the commission shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.250 and, while in session or on official business, shall receive reimbursement for travel expenses incurred during such time in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
[ 1985 c 185 § 5; 1984 c 287 § 98; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 145; 1955 c 270 § 4. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-23, part.]
NOTES:
Legislative findings—Severability—Effective date—1984 c 287: See notes following RCW 43.03.220.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.080 - Official seal.

RCW 49.60.080
Official seal.
The commission shall adopt an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed.
[ 1985 c 185 § 6; 1955 c 270 § 5. Prior: (i) 1949 c 183 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-23, part. (ii) 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.090 - Offices of commission.

RCW 49.60.090
Offices of commission.
The principal office of the commission shall be in the city of Olympia, but it may meet and exercise any or all of its powers at any other place in the state, and may establish such district offices as it deems necessary.
[ 1985 c 185 § 7; 1957 c 37 § 6; 1955 c 270 § 6. Prior: (i) 1949 c 183 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-23, part. (ii) 1949 c 183 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-25, part.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.208 - Unfair practice—Religious affiliation disclosure.

RCW 49.60.208
Unfair practice—Religious affiliation disclosure.
It is an unfair practice for an employer to:
(1) Require an employee to disclose his or her sincerely held religious affiliation or beliefs, unless the disclosure is for the purpose of providing a religious accommodation at the request of the employee; or
(2) Require or authorize an employee to disclose information about the religious affiliation of another employee, unless the individual whose religious affiliation will be disclosed (a) expressly consents to the disclosure, and (b) has knowledge of the purpose for the disclosure.
[ 2018 c 303 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.210 - Unfair practices—Discrimination against person opposing unfair practice—Retaliation against whistleblower.

RCW 49.60.210
Unfair practices—Discrimination against person opposing unfair practice—Retaliation against whistleblower.
(1) It is an unfair practice for any employer, employment agency, labor union, or other person to discharge, expel, or otherwise discriminate against any person because he or she has opposed any practices forbidden by this chapter, or because he or she has filed a charge, testified, or assisted in any proceeding under this chapter.
(2) It is an unfair practice for a government agency or government manager or supervisor to retaliate against a whistleblower as defined in chapter 42.40 RCW.
(3) It is an unfair practice for any employer, employment agency, labor union, government agency, government manager, or government supervisor to discharge, expel, discriminate, or otherwise retaliate against an individual assisting with an office of fraud and accountability investigation under RCW 74.04.012, unless the individual has willfully disregarded the truth in providing information to the office.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 25; 1992 c 118 § 4; 1985 c 185 § 18; 1957 c 37 § 12. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-26, part.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.
Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.220 - Unfair practice to aid violation.

RCW 49.60.220
Unfair practice to aid violation.
It is an unfair practice for any person to aid, abet, encourage, or incite the commission of any unfair practice, or to attempt to obstruct or prevent any other person from complying with the provisions of this chapter or any order issued thereunder.
[ 1957 c 37 § 13. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-26, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.223 - Unfair practice to induce sale or rental of real property by representations regarding entry into neighborhood of persons of particular race, disability, etc.

RCW 49.60.223
Unfair practice to induce sale or rental of real property by representations regarding entry into neighborhood of persons of particular race, disability, etc.
It is an unfair practice for any person, for profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any real property by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, creed, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, families with children status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or with any sensory, mental, or physical disability and/or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person who is blind, deaf, or physically disabled.
[ 2020 c 52 § 15; 2007 c 187 § 14; 2006 c 4 § 15; 1997 c 271 § 15. Prior: 1993 c 510 § 18; 1993 c 69 § 6; 1979 c 127 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 167 § 5.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
Severability—1993 c 69: See note following RCW 49.60.030.
Severability—1969 ex.s. c 167: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.2235 - Unfair practice to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere regarding secured real estate transaction rights.

RCW 49.60.2235
Unfair practice to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere regarding secured real estate transaction rights.
It is an unlawful practice to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, rights regarding real estate transactions secured by RCW 49.60.030, 49.60.040, and 49.60.222 through 49.60.224.
[ 1993 c 69 § 7.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 69: See note following RCW 49.60.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.224 - Real property contract provisions restricting conveyance, encumbrance, occupancy, or use to persons of particular race, disability, etc., void—Unfair practice.

RCW 49.60.224
Real property contract provisions restricting conveyance, encumbrance, occupancy, or use to persons of particular race, disability, etc., void—Unfair practice.
(1) Every provision in a written instrument relating to real property which purports to forbid or restrict the conveyance, encumbrance, occupancy, or lease thereof to individuals of a specified race, creed, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, families with children status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or with any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person who is blind, deaf, or physically disabled, and every condition, restriction, or prohibition, including a right of entry or possibility of reverter, which directly or indirectly limits the use or occupancy of real property on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, families with children 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 who is blind, deaf, or physically disabled is void.
(2) It is an unfair practice to insert in a written instrument relating to real property a provision that is void under this section or to honor or attempt to honor such a provision in the chain of title.
[ 2020 c 52 § 16; 2007 c 187 § 15; 2006 c 4 § 16; 1997 c 271 § 16; 1993 c 69 § 8; 1979 c 127 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 167 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 69: See note following RCW 49.60.030.
Severability—1969 ex.s. c 167: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.226 - Cooperative agreements between units of government for processing complaints.

RCW 49.60.226
Cooperative agreements between units of government for processing complaints.
The commission and units of local government administering ordinances with provisions similar to the real estate provisions of the law against discrimination are authorized and directed to enter into cooperative agreements or arrangements for receiving and processing complaints so that duplication of functions shall be minimized and multiple hearings avoided. No complainant may secure relief from more than one instrumentality of state, or local government, nor shall any relief be granted by any state or local instrumentality if relief has been granted or proceedings are continuing in any federal agency, court, or instrumentality, unless such proceedings have been deferred pending state action.
[ 1985 c 185 § 20; 1969 ex.s. c 167 § 8.]
NOTES:
Severability—1969 ex.s. c 167: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.230 - Complaint may be filed with commission.

RCW 49.60.230
Complaint may be filed with commission.
(1) Who may file a complaint:
(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an alleged unfair practice may, personally or by his or her attorney, make, sign, and file with the commission a complaint in writing under oath or by declaration. The complaint shall state the name of the person alleged to have committed the unfair practice and the particulars thereof, and contain such other information as may be required by the commission.
(b) Whenever it has reason to believe that any person has been engaged or is engaging in an unfair practice, the commission may issue a complaint.
(c) Any employer or principal whose employees, or agents, or any of them, refuse or threaten to refuse to comply with the provisions of this chapter may file with the commission a written complaint under oath or by declaration asking for assistance by conciliation or other remedial action.
(2) Any complaint filed pursuant to this section must be filed within six months after the alleged act of discrimination, except that complaints alleging an unfair practice related to:
(a) A real estate transaction pursuant to RCW 49.60.222 through 49.60.225 must be filed within one year after the alleged unfair practice in a real estate transaction has occurred or terminated;
(b) Pregnancy discrimination pursuant to RCW 49.60.180 must be filed within one year after the alleged unfair practice; and
(c) A complaint alleging whistleblower retaliation must be filed within two years.
[ 2020 c 145 § 1; 2008 c 266 § 7. Prior: 1993 c 510 § 21; 1993 c 69 § 11; 1985 c 185 § 21; 1957 c 37 § 16; 1955 c 270 § 15; prior: 1949 c 183 § 8, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-27, part.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2008 c 266: See note following RCW 42.40.020.
Application—2008 c 266: See RCW 42.40.910.
Severability—1993 c 510: See note following RCW 49.60.010.
Severability—1993 c 69: See note following RCW 49.60.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.243 - Complaint investigated—Action taken against whistleblower—Written findings of fact—Required notice.

RCW 49.60.243
Complaint investigated—Action taken against whistleblower—Written findings of fact—Required notice.
(1) When the commission has completed the investigation of a complaint alleging workplace reprisal or retaliatory action against a whistleblower as defined in chapter 70.87 RCW, the commission must notify the complainant of the completion of the investigation. The commission must issue written findings of fact and a finding that there is or there is not reasonable cause for believing an unfair practice has been or is being committed as required by RCW 49.60.240 within ninety days of notification of the completed investigation.
(2) If the individual filing a complaint alleging workplace reprisal or retaliatory action against a whistleblower under chapter 70.87 RCW is represented by a labor union, the commission must notify the union of the complaint and the results of the investigation.
(3) If, after a finding is made that there is reasonable cause for believing that an unfair practice has been or is being committed against a whistleblower under chapter 70.87 RCW, no agreement is reached for the elimination of the unfair practice within six months, a finding to that effect must be made and reduced to writing, with a copy provided to the complainant, the complainant's labor union, and the respondent. The commission, in the exercise of discretion, may grant additional time to seek agreement for the elimination of the unfair practice based on extenuating facts and circumstances.
[ 2014 c 49 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.270 - Appeal from orders of administrative law judge.

RCW 49.60.270
Appeal from orders of administrative law judge.
Any respondent or complainant, including the commission, aggrieved by a final order of an administrative law judge may obtain judicial review of such order as provided under the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW. From the time a petition for review is filed, the court has jurisdiction to grant to any party such temporary relief or restraining order as it deems just and suitable. If the court affirms the order, it shall enter a judgment and decree enforcing the order as affirmed.
[ 1985 c 185 § 25; 1981 c 259 § 4; 1957 c 37 § 22. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 9, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-27A, part.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 259: See note following RCW 49.60.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.280 - Court shall expeditiously hear and determine.

RCW 49.60.280
Court shall expeditiously hear and determine.
Petitions filed under RCW 49.60.260 and 49.60.270 shall be heard expeditiously and determined upon the transcript filed, without requirement of printing. Hearings in the court under this chapter shall take precedence over all other matters, except matters of the same character.
[ 1957 c 37 § 23. Prior: 1949 c 183 § 9, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-27A, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.310 - Misdemeanor to interfere with or resist commission.

RCW 49.60.310
Misdemeanor to interfere with or resist commission.
Any person who wilfully resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with the commission or any of its members or representatives in the performance of duty under this chapter, or who wilfully violates an order of the commission, is guilty of a misdemeanor; but procedure for the review of the order shall not be deemed to be such wilful conduct.
[ 1985 c 185 § 26; 1961 c 100 § 4; 1957 c 37 § 26; 1949 c 183 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-28.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.320 - Governor may act on orders against state or political subdivisions.

RCW 49.60.320
Governor may act on orders against state or political subdivisions.
In any case in which the commission shall issue an order against any political or civil subdivision of the state, or any agency, or instrumentality of the state or of the foregoing, or any officer or employee thereof, the commission shall transmit a copy of such order to the governor of the state. The governor shall take such action to secure compliance with such order as the governor deems necessary.
[ 1985 c 185 § 27; 1949 c 183 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 7614-29.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 49 - Labor Regulations › Chapter 49.60 - Discrimination—Human Rights Commission. › 49.60.330 - First-class cities of over one hundred twenty-five thousand population—Administrative remedies authorized—Superior court jurisdiction.

RCW 49.60.330
First-class cities of over one hundred twenty-five thousand population—Administrative remedies authorized—Superior court jurisdiction.
Any county or any city classified as a first-class city under RCW 35.01.010 with over one hundred twenty-five thousand population may enact resolutions or ordinances consistent with this chapter to provide administrative and/or judicial remedies for any form of discrimination proscribed by this chapter. The imposition of such administrative remedies shall be subject to judicial review. The superior courts shall have jurisdiction to hear all matters relating to violation and enforcement of such resolutions or ordinances, including petitions for preliminary relief, the award of such remedies and civil penalties as are consistent with this chapter, and enforcement of any order of a county or city administrative law judge or hearing examiner pursuant to such resolution or ordinance. Any local resolution or ordinance not inconsistent with this chapter may provide, after a finding of reasonable cause to believe that discrimination has occurred, for the filing of an action in, or the removal of the matter to, the superior court.
[ 1993 c 69 § 16; 1983 c 5 § 2; 1981 c 259 § 5.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 69: See note following RCW 49.60.030.
Effective date—1981 c 259: See note following RCW 49.60.250.