Washington
Substance Use Disorder Discrimination Poster
The Substance Use Disorder Discrimination Poster is a Washington equal opportunity law poster provided for businesses by the Washington Department Of Labor & Industries. This is an optional notification, so while it is recommended that businesses hang this poster if relevant to their employees, it is not required by the Department Of Labor & Industries.
Substance Use Disorder is a Disability Excluding Individuals who take Medications for Opioid Use Disorder from Healthcare, Housing, Employment, or Other Services May Be Discriminatory Discrimination against people with disabilities is unlawful. Substance use disorder is a condition that results in impairment in daily life.* Accordingly, under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (“WLAD”), RCW 49.60.040(7) , the definition of “disability” covers substance use disorder. FDA-approved medications, taken under the supervision of a licensed medical provider, such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone can be used as effective treatment for opioid use disorder. Refusing or limiting a person from accessing programs, jobs, housing, or services (“protected activities”) because they take prescribed medications for opioid use disorder could violate the WLAD. Similarly, requiring individuals to stop taking or to change their medication for opioid use disorder, as a condition of participating in protected activities that they are otherwise eligible for may be discriminatory. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Required for Individuals taking Medications for Opioid Use Disorder When businesses, employers, housing providers, and any other individuals or entities required to comply with the WLAD have notice that an individual takes medication for opioid use disorder, they may be required to provide reasonable accommodations. For example: • A drug-free housing provider may be required to allow a tenant to possess and use prescribed medication for opioid use disorder so the housing is accessible for the tenant. • Employers with zero-tolerance drug policies may need to provide accommodations if a drug test detects an employee’s prescribed medication for opioid use disorder. Who Must Comply with Anti-Discrimination Laws? • Businesses that are open to the public, including healthcare providers • Employers with 8 or more employees • Most housing providers • Public agencies, including court systems • Local governments, including their zoning and land use policies • Other programs and services involving protected activities Where Can I Get More Information? For more information about: • Civil rights and responsibilities in Washington, refer to the Civil Rights Resource Guide: https://www.atg.wa.gov/wing-luke-civil-rights-division • Federal civil rights protections, visit https://www.hhs.gov/OCR/opioids How Do I Report a Violation? To make a complaint about discrimination, contact: • The Washington State Human Rights Commission - Toll Free: 1-800-233-3247, TTY: 1-800-300-7525, or visit www.hum.wa.gov/discrimination-complaint To make a complaint about access to medical care, including residential treatment and long-term care facilities, contact: • The Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division - Toll Free: 1-800-551-4636, or visit: https://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint This informational flyer is provided as a resource for general education and is not provided for the purpose of giving legal advice of any kind. *Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Is Illegal Drug Use Protected? No. Disability laws protect individuals in recovery, including those taking medications for opioid use disorder, but current illegal drug use is not considered a disability under Washington law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
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Minimum-Wage.org provides an additional five required and optional Washington labor law posters that may be relevant to your business. Be sure to also print and post all required state labor law posters, as well as all of the mandatory federal labor law posters.
Washington Poster Name | Poster Type |
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Required Minimum Wage Announcement Poster (Spanish) | Minimum Wage Law |
Required Domestic Violence Resources Poster | Workplace Violence Law |
Required Domestic Violence Resources Poster (Spanish) | Workplace Violence Law |
Required Notice to Employees of Workers' Compensation in the State of Washington | Workers Compensation Law |
Required Unemployment Benefits Poster | Unemployment Law |
List of all 6 Washington labor law posters
Washington Labor Law Poster Sources:
- Original poster PDF URL: https://www.hum.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/publications/KnowYourRights-Opioid-Tx_POSTER_english.pdf
, last updated January 2017
- Washington Labor Law Poster Page at http://www.lni.wa.gov/FormPub/results.asp?Section=8&SubSection=0&Show=0&Sort=0&DocType=0
- Washington Department Of Labor & Industries at http://www.lni.wa.gov/
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