Protecting your rights
It's not Justice if it's not Equal
The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is to prevent and eliminate discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community.
Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination at work, in housing, in public accommodation, or when seeking credit and insurance. Any individual who believes that they have been discriminated against based on protected class status may file a complaint of discrimination with the WSHRC.
Your complaint must be submitted through our online portal or on a WSHRC complaint form to be accepted as a formally filed complaint. You should file your complaint with WSHRC, as soon as possible.
- Employment, public accommodation, credit and insurance related complaints must be filed with WSHRC, within six (6) months from the date of alleged harm.
- Housing or pregnancy employment-related discrimination must be filed with WSHRC within twelve (12) months from date of alleged harm.
- Whistleblower retaliation related complaints must be filed within twenty-four (24) months from the date of alleged harm.
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