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RCW 49.60.230 Complaint may be filed with commission.
http://search.leg.wa.gov/wslrcw/RCW%20%2049%20%20T
Source: Washington State Legislature

Statute section detailing how to file a discrimination complaint including who to file it with and what to include in the complaint.
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• How do I file a complaint for discrimination?
• What do I do if I think I have been discriminated against?
• Who do I contact if I feel discriminated against?
• What do I do if my employer has violated the law against discrimination?
• How do I accuse my employer of violating the law against discrimination?

RCW 49.60.180 Unfair Practices of Employers
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=49.60.
Source: Washington State Legislature

Statute section describing what would be considered an unfair practice by an employer under the Washington statute.
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• What does Washington say about discrimination in the workplace?
• What is an unfair practice by an employer?
• Has my employer violated the Washington law against discrimination?

Chapter 49.60 RCW: Discrimination -- Human Rights Commission
http://www.mrsc.org/mc/rcw/RCW%20%2049%20%20TITLE/
Source: Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington

List of sections of Chapter 49.60 of the RCW with links to each section. 49.60 deals with discrimination.
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• Where can I find Washington state's statute on discrimination?
• Where can I find Washington laws on employment discrimination?
• What Washington laws relate to discrimination based on age, gender, race, disability, or other factors?
• Does Washington state have a statute comparable to the ADA?
• Does Washington have its own ADA?
• Does Washington adopt the federal ADA?

Chapter 49.60.040 Definitions
http://www.mrsc.org/mc/rcw/RCW%20%2049%20%20TITLE/
Source: Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington

Statute section with the definitions of various terms within the Washington statute relating to discrimination.
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• Who qualifies as an employer?
• Is my business subject to the ADA?
• What is an employee in Washington?
• Am I covered by the ADA?
• Does Washington state law protect me from discrimination?
• What Washington laws relate to discrimination based on age, gender, race, disability, or other factors?

RCW 49.60.030 Freedom from Discrimination; Declaration of Civil Rights
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=49.60.
Source: Washington State Legislature

Statute section providing list of rights protected under the statute.
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• What rights are protected under Washington law for the disabled?
• What are my rights as a disabled person in Washington?
• What rights does the Washington law against discrimination protect?