Complaint Opinion 00-06
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.