Equal opportunity resources and discrimination complaints

Find our equal opportunity policy, plus how to file a complaint, find language services and get help if you have a disability.

Equal opportunity

Our agency and WorkSource are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on:

  • Race.
  • Color.
  • Religion.
  • Sex, including:
    • Pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.
    • Sex stereotyping, transgender status and gender identity.
  • National origin, including limited English proficiency.
  • Age.
  • Disability.
  • Political affiliation or belief.
  • Being a beneficiary of, applicant to, or participant in programs financially assisted under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
  • Citizenship status or participation in any WIOA Title I–financially assisted program or activity.

Equal opportunity notice in multiple languages

The Equal Opportunity is the Law Notice is also available in several languages on the Civil Rights Center (CRC) website.

Audio version

Discrimination complaints

Complaints about us

If you feel like we have discriminated against you, you may file a complaint using one of the methods below.

ESD Equal Opportunity Office

Civil Rights Center

The Director, Civil Rights Center (CRC)
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-4123
Washington, DC 20210

Complaints about WorkSource

If you feel WorkSource has discriminated against you, you may file a complaint using one of the methods above or by contacting a local equal opportunity officer (PDF, 47.1KB).

WorkSource discrimination forms and resources

Complaints about an employer

If you have discrimination complaints about your employer, contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or Human Rights Commission.

Disability accommodations

Use the resources below if you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to:

  • Apply for or receive services.
  • Apply for a job at our agency.

Unemployment customers

Paid Family and Medical Leave, WA Cares Fund customers

WorkSource customers

Contact your local WorkSource office.

ESD job applicants

Website accessibility

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. Please fill out our online accessibility report form if you encounter any accessibility barriers while on the website.

Language access

If you have limited English proficiency (LEP) and need assistance in a language other than English, please go to our language help page.

State and agency policies