Washington: New employment protections for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking go into effect

On March 13, 2018, Governor Inslee signed House Bill 2661. This law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or refusing to hire individuals who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It also requires employers from refusing to provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking reasonable safety accommodation. Other requirements and limitation apply.
The new law becomes effective on June 6, 2018.