Who is protected from employment discrimination under the Washington law against discrimination?
Anyone who has an abnormal condition who experiences discrimination because of that condition will be considered disabled under the Washington law against discrimination. This is a less specific definition than the one given by the ADA. Thus, it may be that you have a disability recognized by Washington law, and not by the ADA. In addition, the Washington law against discrimination applies to employers with eight or more employees. As a result, it applies to some employers who are not covered by the ADA. Are there other laws governing employment discrimination? Yes. Many cities and counties have passed statutes and ordinances outlawing discrimination in employment. Sometimes these laws award additional protection against discrimination. For instance, some state and city laws cover temporary disabilities, whereas the ADA does not. To find out if your city or county has an ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination, contact your city or county. You can find phone numbers for your ci
