Executive branch agencies with 50 or more employees must submit their affirmative action plans on a four-year cycle as set by OFM State Human Resources, with an update to the plan every two years in the cycle. Guidance on the submission process will be provided at the time of request.

Small agencies supported by the DES Small Agency Services Program

Small agencies with fewer than 50 employees will not be required to submit affirmative action plans or updates but must comply with rule and maintain a policy as noted in WAC 357-25-025 below. 

Policies

WAC 357-25-025 requires agencies to maintain policies on affirmative action and equal opportunity, reasonable accommodation, and sexual harassment:

• The employer's affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policy statement must be reviewed and approved by the head of the agency, institution, or related higher education board each year.
• The policy statements on sexual harassment and reasonable accommodation must be updated as needed.