#dwothursday Learn your rights and responsibilities under Seattle's Domestic Work Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

The Office of Labor Standards reception area open to the public from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday - Friday. Workers with complaints can meet with an investigator between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Tuesday - Thursday. OLS is located at 810 Third Avenue, Suite 375, Seattle. For an appointment, call 206-256-5297.

The Seattle Office of Labor Standards announces a settlement with Rivas Painting for $112,734.05 to 43 affected workers and $8,288.59 to the City of Seattle for alleged violations of the Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance. news.seattle.gov/2025/09/22/s...

#dwothursday Domestic workers who are also employees may also have rights under other Seattle labor standards, including the Paid Sick and Safe Time, Minimum Wage, and Wage Theft laws. Learn about the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#workerwednesday Office of Labor Standards offers free services to all individuals, regardless of their immigration status, including investigating potential labor law violations, providing outreach and education, and offering resources and referrals. We never ask about your immigration status.

Office of Labor Standards announces a settlement with Volume Services Inc., dba Centerplate (Sodexo Live!), for alleged violations of the Secure Scheduling and Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinances - total financial remedy of $185,668.67 for 207 employees. news.seattle.gov/2025/09/16/s...

#knowyourrightsmonday Workers should understand their rights, and businesses must understand and comply with their legal responsibilities. Learn more about the Seattle Office of Labor Standards' door-to-door outreach and labor standards training. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#ICPfriday If you have questions about the Uber Eats settlement payment or want to provide Uber Eats with updated contact information, contact Uber Eats directly Website: www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/UberEatsSeat... Email: [email protected] Phone: 1-888-825-6104 Online form linked below

#dwothursday If you are a household or employer of a domestic worker in Seattle, please visit the Seattle Office of Labor Standards Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) webpage to learn your responsibilities under the law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#WorkerWednesday If you are an app-based worker who was deactivated as of January 1, 2025, please visit the Office of Labor Standards Worker Resources webpage at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... and complete a deactivation complaint form.

#knowyourrightsmonday Seattle has four laws that provide specific worker protections to hotel employees and employees of businesses with certain kinds of relationships to hotels. Learn about hotel workplace protections at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#icpfriday Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance Hiring entities that hire an independent contractor must provide required notice of rights and pre-work written notice before independent contractor begins work for the hiring entity. Resources and templates at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#dwothursday If you are a domestic worker in Seattle and have questions about your workplace rights or want to file a complaint with the Office of Labor Standards, visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... or call 206-256-5297.

#WorkerWednesday Are you an employee or an independent contractor? A worker’s rights under Seattle labor standards differ depending on classification. Learn more with our worker classification guide www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

The Fair Chance Employment (FCE) Ordinance restricts how employers can use conviction and arrest records during the hiring process and course of employment within City limits. Learn more about the FCE Ordinance at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#icpfriday The Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance provides real protections for Seattle workers. ICYMI, read the full press release on the more than $15 million historic settlement with Uber Eats impacting over 16 thousand workers. news.seattle.gov/2025/08/26/s...

#dwothursday Domestic workers who are also employees may also have rights under other Seattle labor standards, including the Paid Sick and Safe Time, Minimum Wage, and Wage Theft laws, as well as the Domestic Workers Ordinance. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#WorkerWednesday “I just got a call saying they will reactivate my account, and I want to thank you for working on this. It will help me so much to keep working in Seattle. Again, I appreciate what you did.” - App-Based Worker Know your rights as an app-based worker in Seattle!

Seattle Office of Labor Standards reaches historic multi-million-dollar settlement with Portier, LLC dba Uber Eats. Uber Eats will pay $15,025,521.75 to 16,120 affected workers. Payment is scheduled to reach workers by Labor Day, September 1, 2025. Read the full press release linked below.

#knowyourrightsmonday If you are a worker in Seattle and have questions about your workplace rights or would like to file a complaint, please visit: www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... or call 206-256-5297

#icpfriday Workers' rights under Seattle labor standards differ depending on classification as employees or independent contractors. It's critical to know a worker is correctly classified. Learn more about worker classification and the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance.

Spanish language Train the Trainer session on the Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO). Tuesday, August 27 from 1:00 to 2:30PM via Zoom. Taller sobre derechos de trabajadores domésticos. Martes 27 de agosto de 1:00 a 2:30PM por Zoom RSVP/Registración: forms.office.com/g/W8rUci2DAm

Don't miss out on Seattle Municipal Court's Community Resource Day: People Helping People! Friday, September 12, 10:00 AM – 3:00PM Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave South Office of labor Standards and +30 local support providers will participate in this one-day, free event.

We believe in inclusion, equity, and accessibility. Immigrants and refugees are welcome at the Office of Labor Standards. We are committed to serving all workers and businesses. City employees do not ask about citizenship. We serve all residents regardless of immigration status.

#knowyourrightsmonday If you are an app-based worker, you have rights in Seattle. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about app-based worker protections.

#icpfriday Hiring entities may contact OLS to request translation of model notices, assistance with compliance, or training for Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#dwothursday Don't miss! Office of Labor Standards' Spanish-language Train the Trainer session on the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Tuesday August 27 1:00-2:30 PM via Zoom. Taller sobre derechos de trabajadores domésticos. Martes 27 de agosto de 1:00 a 2:30 PM virtual. forms.office.com/g/W8rUci2DAmby

#WorkerWednesday “Hello!! Yessss!! I am back on, thanks to you!!” - App-Based Worker Learn your rights under Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

Office of Labor Standards offers private and free services, including: labor standards investigations to enforce Seattle's Ordinances, outreach & education to workers & businesses, compliance assistance for businesses, resources & referrals, language interpretation, translations, & accommodations

#knowyourrightsmonday Key protections under Seattle's Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance include both outgoing and incoming employer obligations, notice and posting requirements, and record-keeping requirements. Learn more about this law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#icpfriday Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to download the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance (ICP) poster and other resources in English and 11 languages so you can know your rights and responsibilities under this law.

#dwothursday The Domestic Workers Standards Board serves as a forum for hiring entities, domestic workers, worker organizations, and the public to consider, analyze, and make recommendations to the City on potential additional legal protections and standards for domestic workers.

#WorkerWednesday Commuting is not only good for the environment but for your wallet too! Seattle's Commuter Benefit Ordinance requires businesses with 20 or more employees to offer employees the option to make a monthly pre-tax payroll deduction for transit or vanpool expenses.

Seattle Office of Labor Standards will offer a virtual training on Seattle's labor standards on August 12, providing employers with crucial information to help ensure compliance with key labor laws. Please RSVP at [email protected] for details on how to join the virtual session.

#knowyourrightsmonday Seattle provides hotel employee protections under four labor laws. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about your workplace rights.

#icpfriday Seattle’s Independent Contractor Protection (ICP) Ordinance requires commercial hiring entities to provide Independent Contractors with specific pre-contract disclosures, timely payment, and payment disclosures at the time of payment.

#workerwednesday The Wage Theft Ordinance provides protections against wage theft, requiring payment for all compensation owed for work w/in Seattle city limits, payment on a regular payday & providing certain written notice to employees about their pay information & rights.

#icpfriday Self-employed independent contractors have rights under Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... for resources and to learn more about the law.

#dwothursday Don't miss out! Register today for the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) Train the Trainer session on Wednesday, July 30, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.

#WorkerWednesday “I was able to log into the app yesterday evening… It was a pleasure working with you, and thanks for all your help.” Reactivated App-Based Worker Learn more about the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance and Seattle labor laws at www.seattle.gov/laborstandards

The Wage Theft Ordinance provides protections against wage theft by requiring payment for all compensation owed for work performed within Seattle city limits, payment on a regular pay day, and providing employees with certain written notice about their pay information and rights.

#knowyourrightsmonday The Fair Chance Employment Ordinance limits the ways employers can use conviction and arrest records for hiring and employment decisions for employees working at least 50% of their time in Seattle. Learn more about this law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#icpfriday Learn more about Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections (ICP) Ordinance. Download the ICP fact sheet at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#dwothursday Join Seattle Office of Labor Standards and the Domestic Workers Standards Board in marking the 6th anniversary of the Domestic Workers Ordinance with a DWO Train the Trainer session on July 30th. Register today! forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Big thanks to Seattle Office of Labor Standards Community Outreach and Education Fund (COEF) partners for a strong Q3 meeting and your ongoing support in protecting workers' rights and labor laws. Learn more about our COEF partners at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

“My account is up and running. What a relief. Again, I appreciate your efforts. Everything is working perfectly now. … I got all of my earnings that were owed to me. Thanks for your help. It means a lot,” App-Based Worker Learn about Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance.

#workerwednesday The Q1 and Q2 Seattle Office of Labor Standards summaries of our closed investigations are now available at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

Seattle Office of Labor Standards investigated Pacific River, LLC (Pacific River Security) for alleged violations of the Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) and Wage Theft Ordinances. The company settled the allegations and agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $252,526.06 to 147 workers.

#icpfriday Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires covered hiring entities to provide independent contractors with disclosures before entering a contract and at the time of payment. Learn about your rights and requirements under this law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

#dwothursday Happy 6th anniversary, Domestic Workers Ordinance! @OLS_SEA and the Domestic Workers Standards Board will be hosting a Train the Trainer session about the DWO on Wednesday, July 30. RSVP at forms.office.com/pages/respon...