| Service Name: |
Employment Discrimination |
| Service Phone: |
206-263-2446 |
| Service Fax: |
206-296-4329 |
| Service Mail Stop: |
CNK-ES-0215 |
| Description: |
OCR investigates and resolves complaints alleging discrimination in employment which violates the King County Fair Employment Ordinance, King County Code 12.18. Employers covered by this ordinance include 1) Private employers located in unincorporated King County with 8 or more employees, 2) King County as an employer and 3) Contractors doing business with King County.
The Fair Employment Ordinance prohibits unfair employment practices because of a persons: race, sex/gender, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability and/or marital status. Persons who believe that they have experienced discrimination in employment have 180 days to file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights.
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| Instructions: |
If you desire additional information about the Fair Employment Ordinance, or if you believe you have experienced discrimination, contact us or visit our website.
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| Service TTY: |
711- |
| Web Link: |
https://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/CivilRights/Empl.aspx |
| Keywords: |
employment discrimination, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion, national origin, enforcement, employer, employee, employment, sexual harassment, harassment, employment, discrimination, civil rights |
