Washington § 49.60.212 - Unfair practice — Discrimination against domestic workers. (Effective July 1, 2027.)

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§ 49.60.212. Unfair practice — Discrimination against domestic workers. (Effective July 1, 2027.)

(1) This section applies only where a domestic worker is not afforded protections from the actions of a hiring entity under RCW 49.60.180.
(2)(a) It is an unfair practice for any hiring entity to discriminate against a domestic worker in compensation because of the domestic worker's age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
(b) It is an unfair practice for any hiring entity to discharge a domestic worker from employment because of the domestic worker's age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
(3) The complaint process under RCW 49.60.230 through 49.60.280 is not available for unfair practices under this section. A domestic worker injured by a violation of this section may file a civil action under RCW 49.60.030(2).
(4) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Domestic worker" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 49.96.010, as limited by other applicable definitions in RCW 49.96.010, including but not limited to "casual labor" and "family member." "Domestic worker" does not include an employee, as defined in this chapter, who is otherwise afforded protections by RCW 49.60.180.
(b) "Hiring entity" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 49.96.010.
[ 2026 c 15 s 15.]

Notes

Effective date—2026 c 15: See note following RCW 49.96.010.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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