News from the Washington State Human Rights Commissions
Office of Equity Task Force
Friday, October 4, 2019The Task Force is creating a plan for a new Office of Equity:
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Office of Equity Task Force
HB 1728 & ESSB 5258
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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Executive Summary: Health Impact Review of HB 1728
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Preventing the sexual harassment and sexual assault of certain isolated workers
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Executive Summary: Health Impact Review of ESSB 5258
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Preventing the sexual harassment and sexual assault of certain isolated workers
Rose Award from Zonta Club of South Puget Sound
Thursday, January 31, 2019
On December 10, 2018, which was International Human Rights Day, the Washington State Human Rights Commission was presented the Rose Award by Zonta Club of South Puget Sound. The award was presented to the WSHRC “In Recognition and appreciation for 69 years of upholding the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family which is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the World.” The award was given to Executive Director Sharon Ortiz by Zonta member Carolyn Woodling on the last day of Zonta Club of South Puget Sound’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, and on the 70th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day. The Mission of Zonta is to improve the lives of women in communities throughout the world by advocating for women’s issues, by engaging in hands on service projects, and by partnering with others in the community to achieve common goals. The yellow rose is the symbol for Zonta International.
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WSHRC accepting complaints regarding assistance animals in housing
Friday, January 25, 2019
As of January 1, 2019, the WSHRC is accepting complaints regarding assistance animals in housing.
The discrimination must have occurred January 1, 2019 or after.
Call 1-800- 233-3247 for questions about the change in the law.
New: Hate and Bias Crimes in Housing
Friday, January 4, 2019
Visit: Hate & Bias Crimes in Housing
Sexual Harassment
Friday, December 21, 2018Sexual Harassment
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Friday, March 23, 2018
https://noahyourrights.com/past-shows/
(Noah references this as Episode 18, but it is Episode #19)
Episode #19 (5/8/18):
HRC Takes Notice of #MeToo
Wednesday, October 18, 2017The Human Rights Commission would like to acknowledge all of those individuals who have come forward or shared their stories about their experiences with sexual assault and sexual harassment through social media’s #MeToo campaign.
We would like to remind you that if you believe that you have experienced sexual harassment at your workplace, your employer has failed to take prompt and remedial action, and the harassment has occurred within the last six months, the... more
Statement from the WSHRC regarding Charlottesville, VA
Monday, August 14, 2017Transgender individuals who serve or would like to serve
Thursday, July 27, 2017Transgender individuals who serve or would like to serve in the US Military are no less capable or dedicated to the job of serving our country.
The latest statement from... more
