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Please note: These publications are not intended to take the place of professional legal advice. Neither the City of Seattle nor any agency shall be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information.


Rules and Ordinances

Unfair Public Accommodations Practices - Seattle Municipal Code Chap. 14.06

Employment Practices - Seattle Municipal Code 14.04

Housing Practices- Seattle Municipal Code Chap. 14.08

Revised Code of WA (RCW) 9.91.170: Interfering with dog guide or service animal

Title VI Plan

Adobe PDF graphic New Fair Contracting Practices Rules(Chap. 50)

Adobe PDF graphic Fair Contracting Practices Fact Sheet

Adobe PDF graphic Practice & Procedure in Discrimination Cases Chap. 40

Adobe PDF graphic Mayor's Executive Order Affirming the Right of All Citizens to Receive City Services Equally - Charles Royer, 2-15-84



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On Disability / Accessibility Issues

Adobe PDF graphic City of Seattle Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Emergency Preparedness - Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities: The Alliance of People with Disabilities has set up a web page of steps that people with disabilities can take to prepare for a disaster, and to ensure that organizations/businesses will be able to meet the needs of people with disabilities.


Adobe PDF graphic A Disability Etiquette Handbook

Adobe PDF graphic A Handbook for Public Employees This book is about creating accessible publications for general audience and alternative formats for people with disabilities.
Adobe PDF graphic Discover Ability: A Disability Resource Guide for Seattle area small businesses.

Adobe PDF graphic Sample Policy: Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities Published by Fair Housing Agencies of Washington.

Adobe PDF graphic Sample Service Animal Policy

Adobe PDF graphic Service Animals: A Guide for Public Employees

Adobe PDF graphic Animals Working: A guide to service animals in public places

Adobe PDF graphic Wallet Card: guide to service animals in public places

Adobe PDF graphic Seattle Police Department Legal Bulletin 06-001
Date: 01/03/2006 - Service Animals and Dog Guides

Adobe PDF graphic Seattle Police Department Legal Bulletin 06-005
Date: 06/27/2006 - Service Animals and Dog Guides(Additional)

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On Employment Issues

Adobe PDF graphic Disabilities in the Workplace

Adobe PDF graphic EEOC Compliance Manual - Number 915.003, released April 19, 2006
This document covers the issuance of Section 15 of the new Compliance Manual on “Race and Color Discrimination.” It provides guidance on analyzing charges of race and color discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Issued by the Office of Legal Counsel, Title VII/ADEA/EPA Division, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Adobe PDF graphic Employment Discrimination: Where to Find Help

Adobe PDF graphic Employing Non-Citizens
The Law guarantees equal treatment when hiring, firing and on-the job

Adobe PDF graphic Employing Immigrants - a Handbook for Employers

Adobe PDF graphic Your Right to Work - a Handbook for Non-Citizens

Adobe PDF graphic Fair Employment Facts

Adobe PDF graphic Fair Employment Practices Ordinance Poster

Adobe PDF graphic It Is Good For Business
An Employer's Guide To Prevent Workplace Discrimination

Adobe PDF graphic Sample Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Adobe PDF graphic Sexual Harassment
Employers are Responsible for Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Adobe PDF graphic Sexual Harassment is More Common Than You Think

Adobe PDF graphic Treat Your Employees Fairly
It Reduces Employee Turnover and Improves Morale

Adobe PDF graphic Your Rights as a Worker in Washington State

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On Fair Contracting Issues

Adobe PDF graphic Fair Contracting in the City of Seattle
Adobe PDF graphic Fair Contracting Practices Fact Sheet
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On General Issues

Adobe PDF graphic SOCR general brochure: Equal rights and social justice for all Seattle

Adobe PDF graphic SOCR Annual Report 2004-2005

Adobe PDF graphic Customer Service - Our Commitment

Adobe PDF graphic Employment and Housing Facts for People with Criminal Records

Adobe PDF graphic Filing a Complaint with SOCR: A Step by Step Guide
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | English | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese|

Adobe PDF graphic How to file an appeal with the Seattle Human Rights Commission of a "No Reasonable Cause" decision

Adobe PDF graphic How To Respond to a Complaint
Adobe PDF graphic SOCR Annual Report 2002-2003

Information and referral for non-discrimination issues

Adobe PDF graphic General Legal Information

Adobe PDF graphic Housing

Adobe PDF graphic Employment

Adobe PDF graphic Disabilities - Mental Health - Education

Adobe PDF graphic Domestic Violence - Hate Crimes

Adobe PDF graphic Immigration - Payday Loans - Other Services


Adobe PDF graphic Interpreter Tool Kit
City of Seattle Interpreter Tool Kit. A guide to help you provide interpretation and translation services to Seattle's multilingual community
Adobe PDF graphic Seattle Office for Civil Rights Brochure
Translations in the following languages:
| Amharic | English | Oromo | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese|

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On Hate Free Issues

Adobe PDF graphic Racial & Religious Crimes Have no place in Our Community
Translations in the following languages:
| Amharic | Arabic | English | Farsi | Hindi | Oromiffa | |Punjabi | Somali | Tigrinya | Urdu |

Bias Crimes and Incidents in Seattle 2000 to 2005 - An analysis by type of bias and neighborhood
Hate Crime Awareness Project
Adobe PDF graphic Civil Rights and Air Travel
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On Housing Issues

Adobe PDF graphic Fair Housing Poster Rule, SHRR Chapter 70
Adobe PDF graphic Fair Housing Poster
Adobe PDF graphic Fair Housing Poster (Spanish language)
Adobe PDF graphic Housing Segregation in Seattle
An examination of racial segregation patterns in housing in the City of Seattle, 1976-2005. Commissioned by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights - written and submitted by Kate Davis as part of a Master’s Degree program at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington.

Adobe PDF graphic A Citizen's Guide to Housing and Zoning Code Compliance (603)
Adobe PDF graphic Housing Discrimination: Where to Find Help
Adobe PDF graphic Landlord/Tenant Information
Three documents bundled together, by language. Translated by DCLU in the following languages:
| Cambodian | Chinese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese

Adobe PDF graphic Rental Agreement Regulation Ordinance
Adobe PDF graphic Renters Guide to Seattle
Published by Seattle Office of Housing

Adobe PDF graphic Sample Policy: Tenant on Tenant Harassment Policy
Adobe PDF graphic Sample Policy: Tenant on Tenant Harassment Policy

Adobe PDF graphic Sample Policy: Service Animals
Adobe PDF graphic Sample Policy: Service Animals

Adobe PDF graphic Sample Policy: Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities
Adobe PDF graphic Sample Policy: Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities

Adobe PDF graphic Seattle Laws on Property Owner and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Adobe PDF graphic Stop Discrimination in Housing
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | English | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese

Adobe PDF graphic Housing Discrimination & Your Civil Rights
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | English | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese

Adobe PDF graphic Domestic Violence and Your Housing Rights
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | Chinese | English | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese

Adobe PDF graphic Danger Bad Loan Ahead!
Adobe PDF graphic Fair Loans Fair Housing: Your Guide to Avoiding Predatory Loans

Adobe PDF graphic Terminating Tenancies Under the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance to Comply with Land Use Code Restriction on the Number of Residents

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Fair Housing for Real Estate Industry Professionals - Top 100 Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Adobe PDF graphic Part One: Introduction and Table of Contents
Adobe PDF graphic Part Two: Chapters 1 - 8
Adobe PDF graphic Part Three: Appendices
Adobe PDF graphic Feedback Sheet
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On Public Accommodations Issues

Adobe PDF graphic Public Accommodations Facts

Adobe PDF graphic Public Accommodations Poster

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On Religious Accommodations Issues

Adobe PDF graphic Religious Accomodations

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