Equal opportunity
Our agency and WorkSource are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to equal opportunity. More than complying with the law, equity is rooted in our vision and mission. 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.
- Citizenship status or participation in any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I–financially assisted program or activity (for any beneficiary of, applicant to or participant in programs financially assisted under Title I of WIOA).
Equal opportunity notice in multiple languages
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services for limited English proficient individuals are available free of charge. Washington Relay Service: 711.
Read the notice in the following languages:
- English (PDF, 297KB).
- Spanish (PDF, 210KB).
- Russian (PDF, 208KB).
- Ukrainian (PDF, 229KB).
- Vietnamese (PDF, 284KB).
- Chuukese (PDF, 193KB).
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
- Email esdgpeo@esd.wa.gov.
- Call 855-836-5598 (Washington Relay Service 711).
- Mail to:
P.O. Box 9046
Olympia, WA 98507
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
- WorkSource System Discrimination Complaint Processing Policy (PDF, 120KB).
- WorkSource System Discrimination Complaint Processing Handbook (PDF, 387KB).
- Discrimination Complaint Form in English (PDF, 438KB).
- Discrimination Complaint Form in Spanish (PDF, 443KB).
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.
If you have a hearing or speech disability, you can use Washington Relay Service at 711.
Unemployment customers
- Email ESDGPUIAccomms@esd.wa.gov.
- Call 844-395-6698.
Paid Family and Medical Leave, WA Cares Fund customers
- Email PFMLaccess@esd.wa.gov.
- Call 833-494-2273.
WorkSource customers
Contact your local WorkSource office.
ESD job applicants
- Email esdgphrrecruiting@esd.wa.gov.
- Call 360-902-9560.
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.