Discrimination
Are you a citizen of Washington State who feels they have been discriminated against?
File a Complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission.
Tell Congress: Vote on ENDA NOW!
10 Things to Know About the
Employment Non-Discrimination Act
First Trans Congressional Testimony
In 2006, the State of Washington enacted the landmark Anderson-Murray anti-discrimination law to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people from discrimination. The anti-discrimination law forbids sexual orientation and gender expression and identity discrimination in several critical areas:
- Employment in state, municipal, and private workplaces with eight
or more employees - Public accommodations, meaning places open to the public such as
businesses that sell goods or services, recreational facilities,
providers of medical services, and public schools - Housing and financial transactions such as real estate rental and
sales, and applications for credit or insurance
Read more about the protections of Washington State’s anti-discrimination law, including what to do if you believe you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or gender identity. Get the facts from Lambda Legal and ERW:
Discrimination Law Fact Sheet English (110 KB)
Discrimination Law Fact Sheet Spanish (143.5 KB)
