How will the retroactivity section of the 2007 disability legislation affect me?
The 2007 act relating to the definition of disability in the Washington Law Against Discrimination includes a retroactivity section which reads, “This act is remedial and retroactive, and applies to all causes of action occurring before July 6, 2006, and to all causes of action occurring on or after the effective date of this act.” If you have a case involving a claim of disability discrimination pending with a state court or had a pending claim at the time of the McClarty decision, you should consult your attorney for advice. If you had a case involving a claim of disability discrimination pending before the WSHRC that was closed between July 2006 and July 2007, your case will be reviewed by the WSHRC to determine if the retroactivity clause affects your case. If your case was closed solely because of the McClarty decision and falls within the retroactivity clause, it will be reopened for a full investigation. You and the other party will be notified if this occurs.
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