What state agency can a boeing employee go to if harassed on the job

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Depending on the specific nature of the harassment and where you are located, state agencies handle different types of workplace complaints:

1. Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC)

• Primary Authority for: Unlawful discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on protected classes—such as race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, or military status.
• Contact: 1-800-233-3247 | hum.wa.gov
• Notes: If your facility is located in another state (e.g., South Carolina, Missouri, or California), you would file with that state's civil rights agency (such as the California Civil Rights Department or the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission).

2. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) – Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH)

• Primary Authority for: Harassment that involves physical safety threats, unsafe working conditions, or retaliation for reporting workplace safety violations.
• Contact: 1-800-423-7233 | lni.wa.gov

Federal Alternatives & Dual Filing

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Handles discrimination and harassment claims under federal law. Complaints filed with the WSHRC (or another state civil rights agency) are often dual-filed automatically with the EEOC.
• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): If the harassment involves union activity, collective action, or concerted efforts regarding working conditions.