Sexual harassment in a workplace is a serious issue for teens as employees as well as for their employers. The laws that deal with sexual harassment in the workplace are enforced by a federal agency called the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

To learn more about sexual harassment and how it can affect your teen go the EEOC web site
http://youth.eeoc.gov

Who to Contact With Questions: If you have additional questions or concerns about sexual harassment on the job or job discrimination you can contact the following offices:

Washington State Field Office
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal Office Building
909 First Avenue
Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104-1061
Phone: 206-220-6883 or 1-800-669-4000
Fax: 206-220-6911
TTY: 206-220-6882 or 1-800-669-6820

Office Hours: The Seattle District Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call first to obtain information and/or schedule an appointment.

Other State and Local Equal Employment Opportunity Offices in Washington State:

Washington State Human Rights Commission (FEPA)
711 South Capitol Way, Suite 402
P.O. Box 42490
Olympia, WA 98504-2490
Phone: 360-753-6770
Fax: 360-586-2282
TTY: 800-300-7525
Website: http://www.hum.wa.gov

Seattle Office for Civil Rights (FEPA)
700 Third Avenue, Second Floor
Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98104-1849
Phone: 206-684-4500
Fax: 206-684-0332
TTY: 206-684-4503
Website: http://www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights

Tacoma Human Rights & Human Services Department (FEPA)
747 Market Street, Suite 808
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253-591-5151
Fax: 253-591-5121
TTY: 253-591-5153