King County’s Equal Benefits (EB) Ordinance 14823 states that to be eligible for award of contracts estimated to cost $25,000.00 or more, firms must not discriminate in the provisions of employee benefits between employees with spouses, and employees with domestic partners. The successful Contractor shall be required to complete a Worksheet and Declaration form. Compliance with Ordinance 14823 is a mandatory condition for execution of a contract.

• Complete text of Equal Benefits Ordinance: 
  Equal Benefits Ordinance 14823 (202KB PDF)

The public rules create an implementation plan designed to provide clear guidance to entities seeking to comply with the law.

• Public Rules and Regulations for Equal Benefits:
  http://www.metrokc.gov/recelec/archives/policies/con715pr.htm

• Forms for Equal Benefits 
• Frequently Asked Questions