Washington Government Agencies
For more information about filing a discrimination or harassment claim in Washington, see our page on filing a discrimination complaint: Washington
Discrimination/Harassment – State Agency
Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC)
Olympia Headquarters Office | Spokane District Office Areas Served: Eastern Washington, including Spokane, Whitman, Okanogan, Lincoln, Ferry, and Stevens Counties |
Seattle District Office Areas Served: Central and North Puget Sound, including King, Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan, Island, and Whatcom Counties | Yakima District Office Areas Served: Central Washington, including Yakima, Kittitas, Chelan, Benton, Walla Walla, and Klickitat Counties |
Web Address: http://www.hum.wa.gov/
Agency Description/Mission: The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community. The Washington State Human Rights Commission (Commission) enforces the Law Against Discrimination. The Commission works to prevent and eliminate discrimination by investigating human rights complaints and providing education and training opportunities throughout the state. Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination.
Discrimination/Harassment – Local Offices of Federal Agency (EEOC)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Seattle District Office
Federal Office Building
909 First Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104-1061
Phone: (206) 220-6883
TTY: (206) 220-6882
For more information about this agency, see the EEOC section of our page on federal agencies
Washington Department of Labor and Industries
WISHA Services Division
P.O. Box 44600
Olympia, WA 98504-4001
Phone: (360) 902-5433
Toll-Free: (800) 4BE-SAFE (800-423-7233)
Fax: (360) 902-5529
Web Address: http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/default.asp
Agency Description/Information: The Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) took effect in 1973. In 1976 it became the nation’s first fully operational state safety and health plan approved by the federal government. WISHA gives the Department of Labor and Industries a primary responsibility for worker health and safety in Washington.
Washington Employment Security Department
King County TeleCenter
P.O. Box 47076
Seattle, WA 98146-7076
Phone: (206) 766-6000 (English) (206) 766-6063 (Spanish)
Toll-Free: (800) 362-4636 (English) (800) 360-2271 (Spanish)
TDD: (800) 365-8969
Fax: (206) 766-6178
Toll-Free Fax: (877) 766-6178
Spokane TeleCenter
P.O. Box 14857
Spokane, WA 99214-0857
Phone: (509) 893-7000 (English) (509) 893-7063 (Spanish)
Toll-Free: (800) 362-4636 (English) (800) 360-2271 (Spanish)
TDD: (800) 365-8969
Fax: (509) 893-7077
Toll-Free Fax: (877) 893-7077
Web Address: http://www.esd.wa.gov/
Agency Description/Mission: Unemployment Insurance is designed and intended to provide partial wage replacement for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. In the State of Washington, Unemployment Insurance is administered by the Employment Security Department.
Frequently asked questions about unemployment benefits
Wage and Hour/Labor Standards – State Agency
Washington Department of Labor and Industries
Specialty Compliance Services Division, Employment Standards Section
Street Address (for use with FedEx, UPS, etc. only): 7273 Linderson Way SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
Mailing Address: PO Box 44400 or Mail Stop 4400
Olympia, WA 98504-4400
Phone: (360) 902-5316
Fax: (360) 902-5300
Web Address: http://www.lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/default.asp
Wage and Hour/Labor Standards – Local Offices of Federal Agency (DOL)
Wahkiakum and Klickitat Counties:
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
ESA Wage & Hour Division
Portland District Office
1515 S.W. Fifth Ave.
Suite 1040
Portland, OR 97201-5445
Phone: (503) 326-3057
Fax: (503) 326-5951
Remainder of State and Alaska:
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
ESA Wage & Hour Division
Seattle Office
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 755
Seattle, WA 98101-3212
Phone: (206) 553-4482
Fax: (206) 553-2883
For more information about this agency, see the U.S. Department of Labor section of our page on federal agencies
Washington Department of Labor and Industries
Industrial Insurance Services Division
Street Address: 7273 Linderson Way, SW
Tumwater, WA 98501-5414
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 44200
Olympia, WA 98504-4100
Phone: (360) 902-4213
Toll-Free Automated Claims Information: (800) 831-5227
Toll-Free Assistance Line: (800) LISTENS (1-800-547-8367)
TDD: (360) 902-5797
Fax: (360) 902-5035
Web Address: http://www.lni.wa.gov/claimsins/claims/
