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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?

Equal Employment Opportunity - Ethnic/National Origin, Color, Race, Religion & Sex Discrimination
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discrimination/ethnic
Source: United States Department of Labor

Provides information and links about ethnic/national origin, color, race, religion, and sex discrimination.
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• Where can I find information about national origin, race, religion or sex discrimination?

King County Code - Public Peace, Safety and Morals
http://www.metrokc.gov/MKCC/Code/15-Title%2012.pdf
Source: King County

Title 12 of the King County Code. Chapter 12.16 covers employment discrimination.
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• Where can I find the King County discrimination law?

Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?n
Source: Findlaw

U.S. Supreme Court case clarifying how to prove an employer intentionally discriminated against an employee, when the employee lacks direct evidence of intent, but has evidence of disparate impact.
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• How do I prove an employer discriminated against me?

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?