Policy Glossary

Discrimination

Illegal and unequal treatment of a person or group, intentional or unintenional, based on national origin, race, color, religion, age, gender, martial status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran, Wartime Veteran, or Disabled Veteran, or the persence of a physical mental, or sensory impairment. Washington State Executive Order 93-07 also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in state government.