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Wash. Rev. Code § 49.60.050 (2026)

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There is created the "Washington state human rights commission," which shall be composed of five members to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, one of whom shall be designated as chairperson by the governor.
[ 1985 c 185 s 3; 1981 c 338 s 9; 1957 c 37 s 5; 1955 c 270 s 2. Prior: 1949 c 183 s 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 7614-23, part.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1979–2013 · leading case: Griffin v. Eller, 922 P.2d 788 (Wash. 1996).
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Griffin v. Eller, 922 P.2d 788 (Wash. 1996). · cites it 2× “1949 Act, § 4 (RCW 49.60.050). The Board’s adjudicatory procedures were tied to complaints of "unfair employment practices” (1949 Act, §§ 7, 8) by "employers,” defined, as that term is today defined, with an eight-employee threshold.”
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Tenino Aerie No. 564 v. Grand Aerie of Fraternal Order of Eagles, 148 Wash. 2d 224 (Wash. 2002). “2d 1099 (1989); RCW 49.60.050, ,051-.120(3). RCW 49.60.120(4).”
Washington State Commc'n Access Proj. v. Regal Cinemas, Inc., 293 P.3d 413 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). “¶56 RCW 49.60.050 of the WLAD created the Human Rights Commission.”
Seattle Newspaper-Web Pressmen's Union Local No. 26 v. City of Seattle, 604 P.2d 170 (Wash. Ct. App. 1979). “RCW 49.60.050 et seq. The Statute also encourages the creation of local advisory boards and cooperative agreements with local governments that have enacted real estate discrimination ordinances.”
Stahl v. Univ. of Washington, 691 P.2d 972 (Wash. Ct. App. 1984). “RCW 49.60.050. This Commission has extensive powers to enforce the discrimination laws.”
Patten v. Ackerman, 846 P.2d 567 (Wash. Ct. App. 1993). “In addition to creating a private cause of action, RCW 49.60.050 establishes a state agency (the Human Rights Commission) and gives the agency general jurisdiction and power with respect to the elimination and prevention of discrimination.”
Griffin v. Eller, 922 P.2d 788 (Wash. 1996). · cites it 2× “1949 Act, § 4 (RCW 49.60.050). The Board's adjudicatory procedures were tied to complaints of "unfair employment practices" (1949 Act, §§ 7, 8) by "employers," defined, as that term is today defined, with an eight-employee threshold.”
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