How do I file an EEOC complaint in Washington?
State and Local Agencies
- Complaint Hotline: 907-343-4343. Fax: 907-249-7328. TTY: Dial 7-1-1 AK Relay Service.
- Tacoma Human Rights & Human Services Department (FEPA) 747 Market Street, Suite 836. Tacoma, WA 98402.
- Blackfeet Nation (TERO) P.O. Box 850. Browning, MT 59417.
- Makah Tribe (TERO) P.O. Box 115. Neah Bay, WA 98357.
What does the EEOC office do?
What does the EEOC do? EEOC investigates complaints of job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), or genetic information.
How do I report an EEOC violation?
A job discrimination complaint may be filed by mail or in person at the nearest EEOC office. You can find the closest EEOC office by calling the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000, or by going to the EEOC’s Field Office List and Jurisdiction Map and selecting the office closest to you.
What are my rights as an employee in Washington state?
Washington State does not require employers to provide leave or pay for holidays, vacations, or bereavement. Workers are entitled to protection from discrimination. L&I handles safety & health, wage & hour, and some other types of workplace discrimination.
What is the EEOC complaint process?
EEOC regulations require that you seek pre-complaint counseling before filing a formal complaint. You must file a formal complaint within 15 days of receiving the notice of the right to file a formal complaint. The FTC must complete the investigation, within 180 days of the date the formal complaint was filed.
What are some common employee violations?
Common Workplace Violations
- Common Workplace Violations.
- Employee Theft And Assault Are The Biggest Disciplinary Offenses.
- Disciplining Janitors For Excessive Absenteeism.
- Employee Discipline For Intoxication And Horseplay.
- Disciplining Janitors For Harassment In The Workplace.
What can I do if I am being treated unfairly at work?
If you are being treated unfairly in the workplace, there are a number of steps you can take in order to protect your rights:
- Document the unfair treatment.
- Report the unfair treatment.
- Stay away from social media.
- Take care of yourself.
- Contact an experienced lawyer.
How does EEOC define harassment?
Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy), national origin, older age (beginning at age 40), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).
When does the Seattle EEOC office reopen?
**Please be advised that the Seattle EEOC Office is being remodeled and we will not be able to provide in-office services, including walk-ins beginning Friday, December 6, 2019.** It is expected that construction will last through December 2020.
Where are the EEOC offices in the United States?
Richmond Local Office. Chicago District Office. Milwaukee Area Office Minneapolis Area Office. Dallas District Office. San Antonio Field Office El Paso Area Office. Houston District Office. New Orleans Field Office. Indianapolis District Office. Detroit Field Office Cincinnati Area Office Louisville Area Office. Los Angeles District Office
What does the Seattle office of civil rights do?
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) works to ensure that everyone in Seattle has equal access to housing, employment, public accommodations, and contracting. SOCR investigates and enforces City, State, and Federal anti-discrimination laws, and provides public policy recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and other City departments.
Where is the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
EEOC Headquarters. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 202-663-4900 / (TTY) 202-663-4494