We investigate and resolve complaints alleging discrimination in employment which violates the King County Fair Employment Ordinance, King County Code, Title 12, Chapter 18.
This ordinance prohibits unfair employment practices because of a person's protected class:
race
sexual orientation (incl. gender identity)
color
religion
age
ancestry
gender
national origin
marital status
disability
Employers Covered by the Ordinance
Private employers located in unincorporated King County with eight or more employees
King County as an employer
Contractors doing business with King County.
Unfair Employment Actions
Treating applicants or employees differently in any of the terms or conditions of employment, such as hiring and firing, transfer or promotion, compensation, job assignments, training, etc.; harassment based on sex or other protected class; failing to provide reasonable accommodation for disabled employees; etc.
Education and Outreach
We can provide information about the Fair Employment Ordinance. Contact us for more information.
People with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations from OCR, such as written materials in alternate formats, sign language interpreters, etc.
