HB 1445-S.E - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

     Declares an intent that all employees are entitled to a workplace that is free from discrimination.

     Reduces the jurisdictional number of employees to subject an employer to coverage of chapter 49.60 RCW from eight to one.

     Directs the commission to make available an informational brochure designed to help employers engage in employment without discrimination and to hold seminars throughout the state.

     Provides that the commission may not consider a complaint against an employer having fewer than eight employees until after June 30, 1995, if funding is not approved.