Washington State Human Rights Commission

The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community.

All inhabitants of Washington have certain rights and responsibilities under the Law Against Discrimination: the right to be free from discrimination at work, in housing, in a public accommodation, or when seeking credit and insurance.

Protected classes: race, color, national origin, creed, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), veteran/military status

Those wishing to file a complaint must do so within 1 year of the discrimination for housing cases (six months for employment cases).