Anyone can file a complaint that alleges discrimination in a Washington public school based on a protected class. In Washington State, each student should have equal access to public education without discrimination.Learn how to file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Discrimination is unfair or unlawful treatment of a person or group because they are part of a defined group, known as a protected class. Discrimination is defined as adverse treatment of an individual based on the person's protected status. 17.3 Discriminatory Harassment. Central Washington University complies with applicable state and federal laws addressing discrimination. I was called into HR and suspended for a felony conviction from 2002. A week later, I was terminated. Introduction. There are federal, Washington State and local laws that protect you from discrimination at work.