WAC 296-05-455   Intimidatory or retaliatory acts.  (1) Any intimidation, threat, coercion, or retaliation by or with the approval of a sponsor, against a person who has exercised rights or privilege under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended or the amended Executive Order 11246 is a violation of the equal opportunity standards of these rules. Such acts may be investigated by the WSATC and, if appropriate, will be prosecuted.

     (2) Identity of a complainant must be kept confidential except when it is necessary to carry out the intent of these rules, for example, the need to conduct an investigation, hearing, or judicial proceeding.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.04.010, 2001 c 204, and chapter 49.04 RCW. 01-22-055, § 296-05-455, filed 10/31/01, effective 1/17/02.]