Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Washington

Re: Harrassment

It may be "harassment", but it probably does not constitute something that would support legal action. It is true that under Washington law, it is not legal to discriminate on the basis of marital status, and it is true that harassment is a form of discrimination. However, if this person is not in a position to affect your working conditions (opportunities for advancement, hours, etc.) you would have a hard time showing that you suffered any tangible harm. This is particularly so if this is something she said on a single occasion. And unless you can show tangible damages, you have no case.

Was the remark rude and insensitive? Certainly. Was it morally offensive? Yes. Was it sufficient to support legal action? Not unless there is a lot more to the story that you haven't shared.

The only advice I can offer is that you mark her down in your mind as someone who just "doesn't get it" and then put it behind you.