Discrimination

In 2006, the State of Washington enacted the landmark Anderson-Murray anti-discrimination law to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people from discrimination. The anti-discrimination law forbids sexual orientation and gender expression and identity discrimination in several critical areas:

• Employment in state, municipal, and private workplaces with eight or more employees
• Public accommodations, meaning places open to the public such as businesses that sell goods or services, recreational facilities, providers of medical services, and public schools
• Housing and financial transactions such as real estate rental and sales, and applications for credit or insurance
  

Read more about the protections of Washington State’s anti-discrimination law, including what to do if you believe you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or gender identity. Get the facts from Lambda Legal and ERW:

Discrimination Law Fact Sheet English (110 KB)
Discrimination Law Fact Sheet Spanish (143.5 KB)