The Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO) is responsible for ensuring the City of Tacoma's compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal, state, and anti-discrimination laws.
At the Federal level, discrimination and harassment are governed by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. State laws and regulations include the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines and RCW 49.60. At the local level issues of discrimination are addressed by chapters 1.29 and 1.46 (Code of Ethics) of the Municipal Code of the City of Tacoma.
The City of Tacoma does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, family status, ancestry, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, and employment with the City of Tacoma.
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Filing a Complaint
The City of Tacoma Equal Employment Opportunity Office (EEO)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Office takes allegations of discrimination and harassment very seriously and is responsible for providing a comprehensive and clear process to investigate complaints.
City of Tacoma employees may file a complaint of discrimination by contacting our office at eeo@cityoftacoma.org.