Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
10/19/2000
Number
00-06
Topic
Preference in hiring - jurisdiction
Respondent
Rep. Kathy Lambert
Question/Complaint

Male complainant alleges the respondent favors female legislative assistants and hired a female instead of himself, who had applied for a position.

Summary

The Ethics Act does not address alleged gender preference in hiring.  RCW 42.52.320.  Complaint dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

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