Affirmative action laws and rules applicable in Washington
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Federal regulations and state laws requiring affirmative action and non-discrimination:
Definitions related to affirmative action
- 357-01-005 Affected groups
- 357-01-010 Affirmative action program.
- 357-01-015 Affirmative action plan.
- 357-01-115 Disabled veteran.
- 357-01-235 Persons with disabilities.
- 357-01-350 Underutilization.
- 357-01-355 Vietnam era veteran.
U.S. Department of Labor
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 41 60-2
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 41 60-250
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 41, Part 60-741
- Vietnam-era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Federal enforcement agencies
- US Department of Education (Office of Civil Rights)
- US Department of Justice (Civil Rights Division)
- US Department of Labor (Office of federal Contract Compliance Programs)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal laws and regulations
Washington enforcement agency
Washington laws and regulations
| Chapter 49.74.005 RCW | Legislature’s Findings regarding Affirmative Action |
| RCW Chapter 41.06.150 | Rule making mandatory subjects |
| RCW Chapter 41.06.530 | WA state policy on diversity in state government |
| RCW Chapter 41.06.500 | AA rules for Executive Cabinet Agency Managers |
| RCW Chapter 43.43.340 | WA State Patrol’s AA in hiring for state troopers |
| RCW Chapter 49.60.400 | WA Law Against Discrimination |
| Chapter 357-25 WAC | Guidance to employers on affirmative action |
| Executive Order 96-04 | Implementing the ADA |
| Executive Order 89-01 | Implementing the WA state Sexual Harassment Policy |
| Executive Order 12-02 | Diversity and Inclusion |
| Executive Order 22-02 | Achieving Equity in Washington State Government |
Last updated
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
