Workplace Culture & Safety
Respect. Safety. Accountability.
Metro is committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination, inappropriate conduct, harassment and workplace retaliation for all employees.
By empowering all employees to report incidents, educate themselves and to support their co–workers, we can cultivate a culture of respect, safety and accountability at Metro.
All Metro employees are expected to report discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
How to report
If you believe you have been the subject of inappropriate, discriminatory or harassing conduct based on a protected status–or have been subjected to retaliation for reporting such conduct–please report the conduct verbally or in writing to one of the following:
Metro EEO Office
201 S Jackson St.
KSC–TR–0415
Seattle, WA 98104-3856
King County HR
Contact anyone on King County’s HR list, including all Department HR Managers, the Workforce Equity Manager and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer for Metro
How to file a complaint outside of Metro
Employees also have the right to file complaints of employment discrimination to entities outside of Metro.
The King County Civil Rights Program
The Civil Rights Program in the Office of Equity and Social Justice enforces the King County Fair Employment Practices Ordinance, KCC 12.18 in unincorporated areas of King County and when King County is the employer.
The Washington State Human Rights Commission
The Commission investigates discrimination in employment across the entire state of Washington, including King County. Call 1-800-233-3247 or file a complaint online.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC enforces and investigates federal civil rights law in employment. Complaints may be made to the Seattle Field Office or by calling 1-800-669-4000.
Employee support programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is a free county resource that provides county employees with counseling and coaching for work-related concerns and problems.
To make an appointment call 206-263-8733, or for more information, email HRDEAP@kingcounty.gov.
Making Life Easier
Making Life Easier provides free services for personal counseling, legal and financial services, childcare services, and adult and elder care services.
Access the online portal with the Username: King County or call 1-888-874-7290.
Safety at work
Metro Transit employees are to report vehicle accidents, security incidents or any unsafe events through the Security and Safety Management System (SSaM)–on-site or VPN required. For emergency situations, review King County’s workplace safety guidelines.
