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