City of Tacoma's Employment Discrimination Law
City of Tacoma's anti-discrimination law, per Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter 1.29, makes it illegal to discriminate in employment and public accommodations regarding the following protected categories:
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Race
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Religion
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National Origin or Ancestry
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Sexual Orientation
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Color
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Familial Status
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Marital Status
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Gender Identity
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Sex
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Disability
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Age (over 40)
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Veteran/Military Status
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Have you ever been asked the following by a Tacoma employer:
- How old are you?
- Are you a citizen of the US?
- What is your religious affiliation?
- What are your plans to have children in the future?
- What is your race?
- What is your spouse's race?
- Are you an American citizen?
Laws we enforce:
- Chapter 1.29 of Tacoma Municipal Code
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Age Discrimination Act
For assistance with human rights concerns and inquiries, please contact the following organizations:
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Washington State Human Rights Commission