Discrimination training is not mandatory in the State of Washington, but the Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) provides free educational and training programs/seminars to interested employers throughout the state.

There are no specific sexual harassment training requirements for private employers in the State of Washington, but is highly encouraged.

 

Existing regulations only apply to state government employees. Under Executive Order 89-01, all state agencies are required to conduct training and education programs for employees to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment in the organization.