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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?

Seattle Human Rights Commission
http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights/hrc/comm.
Source: Seattle Human Rights Commission

The Seattle Human Rights Commission was established in 1963 to advocate for justice and equal opportunity, to advise the City of Seattle on human rights issues and to collaborate with public and private sectors in order to educate them on methods to prevent and eliminate discrimination city-wide.
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• Where can I find help for my employment discrimination case?

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?