Retaliation: Washington

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Michael Brunet, Garvey Schubert Barer

Summary

• Retaliation claims in Washington are governed by the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). See Retaliation Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination.
• Retaliation claims under the WLAD follow the same basic framework as retaliation claims under Title VII. See Retaliation Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination.
• Individuals acting in the interest of an employer can be personally liable for violations of the WLAD. See Individual Liability.
• Employees not covered by WLAD may also bring retaliation claims under a cause of action for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. See Common Law Retaliation Claims.
• Localities including Seattle and Spokane have requirements pertaining to retaliation. See Local Requirements.