Tag: WAC 162-04-010

WSHRC: Definition of Civil Rule or CR

WSHRC: Definition of Civil Rule or CR

Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) regulations, what is the definition of the term “civil rule” or “CR”? Here’s my point of view. (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

DEFINITION OF CIVIL RULE OR CR

WAC 162-04-010 is the relevant regulation, and it defines the term “civil rule” or “CR” as follows:

“Civil rule” or “CR” means the superior court civil rules as now or hereafter amended.

WAC 162-04-010 (emphasis added). The term is used with the meaning given, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. Id.

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Executive Director Responsibilities

by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) regulations, what are the responsibilities of the executive director? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

WAC 162-04-020 is the relevant regulation, and it states that the executive director’s responsibilities are as follows:

(4) Executive director. The executive director is the commission’s chief executive. He or she is responsible for carrying out the commission’s programs and directing the commission’s staff.

WAC 162-04-020 (emphasis and hyperlink added). The term is used with the meaning given under the regulations, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. See WAC 162-04-010.

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WSHRC Definition of Protected Class

by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) regulations, what is the definition of the term “protected class”? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

DEFINITION OF PROTECTED CLASS (GENERALLY)

WAC 162-04-010 is the relevant regulation, and it defines the term “protected class” as follows:

“Protected class” means the persons who are members of (or who are treated as members of) one of the groups against whom discrimination is declared to be an unfair practice by the law against discrimination. Protected classes include persons between the ages of forty and seventy, persons of any race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or marital status, and persons who are handicapped.

WAC 162-04-010 (emphasis added). The term is used with the meaning given, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. Id.

REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION

For purposes of WSHRC employment regulations (WAC 162-16), protected class means as follows (unless the context clearly indicates another meaning):

“Protected status” is short for the phrase, “age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person,” and means the full phrase (see RCW 49.60.180).

WAC 162-16-200.

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WSHRC Definition of Member

by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) regulations, what is the definition of the term “member”? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

DEFINITION OF MEMBER

WAC 162-04-010 is the relevant regulation, and it defines the term “member” as follows:

“Member” means a member of the commission, except where the context indicates another meaning is intended.

WAC 162-04-010 (emphasis added) (hyperlink added). The term is used with the meaning given, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. Id.

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WSHRC Definition of Marital Status

by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) regulations, what is the definition of the term “marital status”? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

DEFINITION OF MARITAL STATUS

WAC 162-04-010 is the relevant regulation, and it defines the term “marital status” as follows:

“Marital status” refers to the legal status of being married, single, divorced, or widowed.

WAC 162-04-010 (emphasis added). The term is used with the meaning given, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. Id.

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WSHRC Definition of Handicap

by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) regulations, what is the definition of the term “handicap”? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

DEFINITION OF HANDICAP

WAC 162-04-010 is the relevant regulation, and it defines the term “handicap” as follows:

“Handicap” is short for the phrase “the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap” used in the law against discrimination, and means the full phrase. See WAC 162-22-040.

WAC 162-04-010 (emphasis added). The term is used with the meaning given, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. Id.

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WSHRC Definition of Age

by Gregory Williams, Esq. | Under Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) regulations, what is the definition of the term “Age”? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).

DEFINITION OF AGE

WAC 162-04-010 is the relevant regulation, and it defines the term “Age” as follows:

“Age” means between forty and seventy years of age.

WAC 162-04-010 (emphasis added). The term is used with the meaning given, unless the context clearly indicates another meaning. Id.

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If you would like to learn more, then consider contacting an experienced Washington State Employment Discrimination Attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case. Please note: the information contained in this article is not offered as legal advice and will not form an attorney-client relationship with Law Office of Gregory A. Williams, P.S., Inc.; Williams Law Group, PS; or the author of this article. Please see our DISCLAIMER.

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