Washington law

Civil Rights Laws in Washington.

Washington civil-rights law is anchored by the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD, RCW 49.60) — one of the broadest state civil-rights statutes in the United States. WLAD applies to employers with 8 or more employees and covers race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation (including gender expression and gender identity), age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, and disability. Washington added sexual orientation and gender identity in 2006. The Washington Human Rights Commission administers WLAD administratively, with private actions available in Superior Court.