Washington Administrative Code Title 162 - Human Rights Commission
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 162 – Human Rights Commission
This title contains the rules and regulations adopted by the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) to implement and enforce the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) (Chapter 49.60 RCW).
🔹 Overview of WAC Title 162
WAC Title 162 is organized into several chapters covering different aspects of discrimination laws and procedural rules. Below are the key chapters:
162-04 – Organization and Operation
Outlines the structure and functions of the Human Rights Commission.
162-08 – Practice and Procedure
Details procedures for filing complaints, investigations, hearings, and appeals.
162-10 – Employment Rules
Regulations concerning discrimination in employment, including hiring, promotion, and workplace practices.
162-12 – Preemployment Inquiry Guide
Specifies what employers can and cannot ask during job interviews to prevent discriminatory practices.
162-16 – Sex Discrimination
Clarifies unlawful practices regarding gender, pregnancy, and sexual harassment.
162-18 – Age Discrimination
Covers protections against age-based employment discrimination (generally for persons 40 and older).
162-20 – Disability Discrimination
Rules implementing protections for individuals with disabilities under state law, aligned with the ADA.
162-22 – Fair Housing
Rules addressing discrimination in housing based on race, sex, disability, family status, etc.
162-26 – Credit Transactions
Regulations regarding equal opportunity in obtaining credit regardless of protected status.
162-30 – Public Accommodations
Covers discrimination in places of public accommodation like hotels, theaters, or restaurants.
🔹 Purpose of Title 162
To ensure:
Equal opportunity in employment, housing, credit, and public accommodations
Effective enforcement of civil rights
Fair administrative procedures for resolving complaints
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