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Welcome to the Office for Civil Rights Web site Local protection of the rights to breastfeed children in public places The City of Seattle has passed a law to protect women who breastfeed their children in public places. If you feel your rights have been violated, contact us at the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. This local ordinance adds to the rights that Seattle residents already enjoy – Washington State has provided this protection statewide since 2009. Administrative Rules proposed for City of Seattle Paid Sick/Safe Time Ordinance The Seattle Office for Civil Rights has proposed Administrative Rules for the City Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. Members of the public have until Monday, April 30, 2012 to comment on the proposed Rules. For more information … Testing confirms African Americans and people with disabilities face frequent rental housing discrimination in SeattleHousing discrimination occurs frequently in Seattle, according to test results just released by the City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR). SOCR has filed director's charges of illegal discrimination against six property owners based on practices revealed by the testing. More than half of all properties tested showed evidence of illegal housing discrimination.Read the press release Read the report: City of Seattle – 2011 Fair Housing Testing Possible protections to end discrimination in housing and employment based on arrest / conviction record.The Seattle Human Rights Commission and the community groups who have been in support of this proposal will continue to work with elected officials to move this issue forward. Visit the Seattle Human Rights Commission's web site for more information.At the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, we envision a city where all people enjoy equal rights, equal opportunity and freedom from illegal discrimination. SOCR promotes racial and social justice for everyone in Seattle through education, policy work, and enforcement of civil rights laws. Here is more of what you can discover on our site:
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