https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
#dwothursday
Now that Washington state legislators passed SHB 2355, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, protections for domestic workers similar to Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) - the bill is headed to the Governor's desk for signature on Monday afternoon!
Check it out!
OLS is featured on Cascade PBS "The Newsfeed" highlighting our efforts to uphold gig / app-based worker protections in Seattle.
How Seattle is holding gig giants accountable | Cascade PBS
www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-new...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/minimum-wage
The Minimum Wage Ordinance requires all employers in Seattle to pay at least $21.30 per hour.
Learn more about rights and responsibilities under this law and download a fact sheet at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://olsconnect.powerappsportals.us/deactivation/
#knowyourrightsmonday
If you've been deactivated by an online platform or app operating in Seattle, you can file a complaint with OLS at olsconnect.powerappsportals.us/deactivation/
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/independent-contractor-protections-
#icpfriday
Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires covered hiring entities provide independent contractors with a notice of rights, a pre-work written notice,
timely payment, and a written notice itemizing payment information. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#WorkerWednesday
OLS alleged Amazon Logistics, Inc. dba Amazon Flex failed to provide a deactivated worker the process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to reinstate the worker and to pay $1,278.16, including $639.08civil penalties & $639.08 fines.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/investigations/resolved-investigations
Check out OLS resolved investigations from October to December 2025 at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/hotel-employee-protections
#knowyourrightsmonday
Four laws provide worker protections to hotel employees and employees of businesses with certain kinds of relationships to hotels. Learn about Seattle's hotel employee protections at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/5226105/policy-manager
Join the OLS team!
We're hiring for a Policy Manager to supervise a team of policy advisors and lead the office's efforts to develop workplace policies that impact nearly every worker in the City.
Closing date March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific
Appy at:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seat...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers/i-am-a-household-or-employer-of-a-domestic-worker/have-a-question-or-request-training
#dwothursday
If you are a household or employer of a domestic worker in Seattle and would like a training on the Domestic Workers Ordinance or have questions about your responsibilites under this law, please visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/resources-and-language-access/resources/newsroom/press-releases
OLS announces "Protecting Worker Rights is the Goal” initiative, a strategic compliance campaign to protect workers and support businesses during the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26TM activities. Read more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/fair-chance-employment
The Fair Chance Employment Ordinance restricts how employers can use conviction and arrest records during the hiring process and course of employment within City limits.
Learn more about your rights at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
OLS alleged DoorDash failed to provide a deactivated worker the notice, records, and process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. DoorDash agreed to restart the worker’s deactivation process and pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 in penalties and $622.85 in fines.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
#dwothursday
The Domestic Workers Ordinance prohibits households from keeping a domestic worker’s original documents, such as passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, or other personal belongings, regardless of the immigration status of the worker. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#workerwednesday
OLS alleged Amazon Flex failed to provide a deactivated worker notice, records and process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex will restart deactivation process and pay worker $1,278.16 including $639.08 civil penalties and $639.08 in fines.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
OLS alleged DoorDash failed to provide a deactivated worker process for challenging a deactivation required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. DoorDash reinstated worker on the platform and will pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 civil penalties & $622.85 in fines.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/wage-theft
#knowyourrightsmonday
Did you know Seattle's Wage Theft Ordinance remains one of the most violated labor standards?
Learn your rights and responsibilities. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
OLS alleged that Grubhub Holdings Inc. failed to provide a deactivated worker the process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub informally resolved the complaint, agreed to reinstate worker & pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 in civil penalties & $622.85 in fines
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
#dwothursday
If you provide services to private homes in Seattle that include childcare, home care, housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, home management, and gardening, then you are considered a domestic worker.
Learn your rights at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/paid-sick-and-safe-time
#workerwednesday
Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance covers overtime-eligible and overtime-exempt employees who work within Seattle city limits, regardless of employment status, the location of the employer, or employer size.
Learn more at: www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/secure-scheduling
If you are an hourly employee in Seattle at a retail or food services establishment with 500 or more employees worldwide, you have rights under the Secure Scheduling Ordinance, including the right to know your work schedule at least 14 days in advance.
Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/wage-theft
#knowyourrightsmonday
Under Seattle's Wage Theft Ordinance, the annual Labor Standards Workplace Poster must be displayed in English, Spanish, and other languages commonly spoken at the worksite. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#icpfriday
ICYMI watch the "Gig Worker Protections for App-Based Workers and Other Independent Contractors" training reviewing rights under three App-Based Worker Ordinances and the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinances.
youtu.be/ZEUkUW2aEU4
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
#dwothursday
You are a domestic worker if you provide services to private homes that include childcare, home care, housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, home management, and gardening. Learn your rights under Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/training-and-events/door-to-door-outreach
#workerwednesday
OLS provides outreach and education to workers as well as businesses and residents. Visit our website at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about OLS outreach efforts.
#commuterbenefitordinance
Save time in traffic! Commute and make a monthly pre-tax payroll deduction for transit or vanpool expenses. Learn about your rights under Seattle's Commuter Benefit Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/investigations/investigation-process
#knowyourrightsmonday
Learn about the OLS investigation process with "A Worker's Guide to Office of Labor Standards Investigations". Download the document at:
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#dwothursday
ICYMI - An OLS policy analyst testified in support of House Bill 2355 in the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee. The bill would establish clear and enforceable labor protections for domestic workers throughout Washington.
youtu.be/htkxxp9eHC8
Register for a virtual training on Seattle labor standards with a focus on laws that apply to restaurants and retail on February 10th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. To receive the training link, RSVP at forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/about/commitment-to-immigrants-and-refugees
We offer free services to all people regardless of immigration status. Services include investigating potential violations of labor standards, providing outreach and education on labor standards, and providing resources and referrals. We will never ask about immigration status.
