Washington Administrative Code
Title 162 - Human Rights Commission
Chapter 162-16 - Employment
Section 162-16-280 - Newspapers and other advertising media
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) It is an unfair practice for a newspaper or other advertising medium to publish or circulate within the state an employment advertisement under a column heading or designation which segregates or expresses a preference on the basis of protected status. An exception is if a bona fide occupational qualification applies (please see WAC 162-16-240 ).
(2) It is not an unfair practice for any newspaper or other advertising medium to print, publish, or circulate employment advertisements expressing the wording of the advertisement, or subtly, directly or indirectly a preference, specification or limitation on the basis of protected status, provided the newspaper or other advertising medium furnishes, on request of a duly authorized representative of the commission, the name and address of the person who submitted the advertisement for publication.
(3) The commission encourages advertising media that circulate employment advertisements to:
Statutory Authority: RCW 49.60.120(3). 99-15-025, § 162-16-280, filed 7/12/99, effective 8/12/99.