Resources for employees with workplace issues or complaints
State employees can contact these local, state, or federal resources to help resolve personal or workplace issues. When possible, we encourage employees to resolve their unreported issue at the lowest possible level. To start, employees can contact their agency head, HR director, investigation team, or union council.
| Agency/program | Contact info | Typical issues |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Assistance Program | des.wa.gov
877-313-4455 or 360-407-9490 |
To help state employees and their adult family members resolve or cope with personal or work-related problems; coaching and counseling services available. |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | eeoc.gov
800-669-4000 |
Disparate treatment or unfair practices in employment based on protected status. These include discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation. |
| Human Rights Commission | hum.wa.gov/file-complaint
800-233-3247 |
Disparate treatment or unfair practices in employment, housing, public accommodations based on protected status. These include discrimination, harassment and retaliation. |
| Washington State Patrol | wsp.wa.gov
360-596-4000 |
Criminal behavior including theft, fraud, stalking, physical and/or sexual assault, counterfeiting, etc. |
| State Auditor’s Office | sao.wa.gov
360-902-0374 |
Report of improper governmental actions; suspected waste; fraud, or abuse of government resources; whistleblower concern. |
| Executive Ethics Board | ethics.wa.gov/enforcement
360-664-0871 |
Using state resources for personal gain; receiving gifts in exchange for benefits or services; special privileges (RCW 42.52). |
| Department of Health | doh.wa.gov
360-236-4700 |
Practices or actions that violate professional license or certificate holder standards; treatment or practices by professional healthcare staff; public health and safety concern |
| Labor and Industries | lni.wa.gov
360-902-5800 |
Employment practices about wage and hour laws, equal pay rights, protected leave rights, unemployment insurance, workplace safety hazards. |
| U.S. Department of Labor | dol.gov
866-487-2365 |
Same as L&I; concerns with grants, contracts, retirement benefits, health plan and benefits, workplace safety. |