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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 2d

Learn more about your rights as an app-based worker in Seattle. Visit the App-Based Worker Ordinances webpage for information on minimum payment, paid sick and safe time, and deactivation rights.

www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 3d

#dwothursday
#ICYMI More than 130 people from across the country registered for virtual panel, “Making Rights Real for Domestic Workers,” co-hosted by @seattleols, Seattle Domestic Workers Coalition, and the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
youtu.be/Yn4Xbd-CUlM?...

Making Rights Real for Domestic Workers Virtual Panel | English & Spanish

YouTube video by The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies

youtu.be

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 4d

#workerwednesday
@seattleols 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 total penalties of $1,245.70.

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 6d

@seattleols investigated Ba Mien Seafood Market, LLC, for alleged violations of the Paid Sick and Safe Time and the Wage Theft Ordinances. Ba Mien Seafood Market settled the allegations and agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $74,581.92 to 98 employees.

https://news.seattle.gov/2025/10/21/seattle-office-of-labor-standards-reaches-settlement-with-ba-mien-seafood-market-for-alleged-violations-of-paid-sick-and-safe-time-and-wage-theft-ordinances/

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 6d

La Coalición de Trabajadores del Hogar de Seattle y @seattleols de Seattle han colaborado en desarrollar soluciones políticas que proporcionen a los trabajadores del hogar tiempo libre pagado.
Panel Virtual 22 Octubre 12pm a 1:30pm
Reserva su lugar ahora tinyurl.com/4228e9zm

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 7d

Seattle Domestic Workers Coalition and @seattleols have collaborated on research to develop policy solutions that would provide domestic workers with paid time off.
MAKING RIGHTS REAL FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
Virtual Panel October 22 12pm - 1:30pm RSVP tinyurl.com/4228e9zm

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 7d

Office of Labor Standards announces investigation of Zifty Global LLC for alleged violations of the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment and App-Based Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinances. Zifty settled allegations and will pay $57,843.68 to 163 affected workers.
news.seattle.gov/2025/10/20/s...

https://news.seattle.gov/2025/10/20/seattle-office-of-labor-standards-announces-settlement-with-zifty-global-for-violations-of-two-seattle-app-based-ordinances/

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 9d

Nagu soo biir si aad u ogaato waxna uga barato xuquuqahaaga ka ahaan shaqaale aab ku salaysan ama qandaraasle madax bannaan. Taariikhda: Talaado, Nufeembar 4, 2:00 - 3:15 PM PST, Fogaan arag. Ka qaybgalkaaga ku soo sheeg ugu dambayn 10/31 si aad u hesho liinkiga tababarka.

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 9d

#icpfriday
Join the Seattle Office of Labor Standards to learn about your rights as an app-based worker or independent contractor.
Tuesday, November 4, 2:00 - 3:15 PM PST on Zoom
RSVP by 10/31 to receive the training link
Somali interpretation will be provided.

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 11d

HACIENDO REALIDAD LOS DERECHOS PARA LOS TRABAJADORES DEL HOGAR
La Coalición de Trabajadores del Hogar de Seattle y Office of Labor Standards panel virtual desarrollar soluciones que proporcionen a los trabajadores del hogar tiempo libre pagado 22 Octubre 12pm a 1:30pm tinyurl.com/4228e9zm

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 11d

#dwothursday
MAKING RIGHTS REAL FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
Join the Seattle Domestic Workers Coalition & Office of Labor Standards' virtual panel on policy solutions that provide domestic workers with paid time off October 22, 12pm-1:30pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/4228e9zm. Interpretation in Spanish & English

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 11d

#WorkerWednesday
Translated resources for workers are available in 36 languages. Please visit the Office of Labor Standards Languages webpage at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/resources-and-language-access/languages

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 12d

Learn more about Seattle's Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance - workers' rights and employer responsibilities. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/cannabis-employee-job-retention-ordinance

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 16d

#icpfriday OLS resolved an investigation of Uber Eats for alleged violations of the Independent Contractor Protections & App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinances. For distribution of settlement payments, contact Uber Eats
www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/UberEatsSeat...
Online form linked below

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wp6dBw5pYkuGfsO0VPUTjg6Lj_ghPZxCobmkuyj_vXdUNE1MSkk4NkFaN1YwUzZJSjBOWEY4UkpQOCQlQCN0PWcu

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 17d

#dwothursday
Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) protects domestic workers regardless of their employment status or immigration status.
Learn more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 19d

#workerwednesday
Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance limits criminal history questions on job applications and criminal background checks until after an employer conducts an initial screening to eliminate unqualified applicants. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/fair-chance-employment

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 20d

#ICYMI
Seattle Office of Labor Standards engagement specialists provided outreach at Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs' One Seattle Resource Fair yesterday, connecting with local community-based organizations!
Learn more about OLS outreach & education at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 20d

#knowyourrightsmonday
Seattle Office of Labor Standards initiates an investigation when it has reason to believe that a specific violation has occurred or is occurring under Seattle's labor laws. Download a worker's guide to investigations to learn about our process.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/investigations/investigation-process

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 23d

#icpfriday
Learn about your rights as an app-based worker or independent contractor.
Tuesday, November 4, 2:00-3:15 PM PST on Zoom
RSVP by 10/31 to receive the training link
Somali interpretation will be provided. Interpretation in other languages or other accommodations available upon request.

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 24d

#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 more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 26d

The Office of Labor Standards offers outreach, training, and resources to Seattle businesses to support compliance with the 2026 minimum wage increase. Starting January 1, 2026, businesses will pay employees $21.30 per hour.
news.seattle.gov/2025/10/01/s...

https://news.seattle.gov/2025/10/01/seattle-office-of-labor-standards-provides-business-support-for-2026-minimum-wage-increase/

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · 27d

Seattle Office of Labor Standards announces 2026 minimum wage. Starting January 1, 2026, businesses will pay $21.30 per hour. Read the full press release at: news.seattle.gov/2025/09/30/o...

https://news.seattle.gov/2025/09/30/office-of-labor-standards-announces-seattles-2026-minimum-wage/

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · Sep 26

#ICPFriday Office of Labor Standards resolved an investigation of Uber Eats for alleged violations of 2 laws. We are not involved in distribution of settlement payments. Contact Uber Eats:
www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/UberEatsSeat...
[email protected]
1-888-825-6104
Form linked below

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · Sep 25

#dwothursday

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

Seattle Office of Labor Standards @seattleols.bsky.social · Sep 23

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.

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.

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