City of Tacoma's Employment Discrimination Law
City of Tacoma's employment 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
If you have any questions, please call the Customer Support Center at 311 or (253) 331-8623.