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@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.
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM Everybody can reply
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Congratulations to one of our 2025 Superstars Alan Shanks. Alan started his career with MTA over 37 years ago. He enjoys the people he has worked with and encountered. Outside of work, he enjoys singing and playing the guitar. Congratulations on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM Everybody can reply
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Translated resources for workers are available in 36 languages. Please visit the Office of Labor Standards Languages webpage at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM Everybody can reply
Congratulations to one of our 2025 Superstars from the Kirk Bus Division, Philmore White. Philmore started his career with MTA over 14 years ago. He enjoys the camaraderie of the job. Outside of work, he enjoys bowling. Congratulations on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
October 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM Everybody can reply
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MTA congratulates our recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday

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MTA Bus Operator Graduation Ceremony, September, 2025!
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October 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM Everybody can reply
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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...
October 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM Everybody can reply
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Congratulations to one of our 2025 Superstars from Metro Subway, Maurice Ward. Maurice started his career with MTA 38 years ago. Outside of work he enjoys traveling, fishing and cycling. Congratulations on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM Everybody can reply
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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.
September 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM Everybody can reply
MTA congratulates our most recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
September 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM Everybody can reply
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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.
September 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM Everybody can reply
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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...
September 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM Everybody can reply
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“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!
August 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM Everybody can reply
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“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...
August 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM Everybody can reply
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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.
August 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM Everybody can reply
MTA congratulates our recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers.#WorkerWednesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md8f...
MTA Welcomes New Classes of Bus Operators!
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August 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM Everybody can reply
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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.
July 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM Everybody can reply
MTA congratulates our most recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
July 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM Everybody can reply
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“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
July 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM Everybody can reply
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MTA congratulates our most recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
July 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM Everybody can reply
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MTA congratulates our most recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
July 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM Everybody can reply
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We are back with another #WorkerWednesday!

For almost a year before our soft-launch, we worked to lay the groundwork for this project. A lot of that labor involved conversations about how we can build a newsroom to better serve our needs, not the ruling class.
July 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM Everybody can reply
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The Q1 and Q2 Seattle Office of Labor Standards summaries of our closed investigations are now available at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
July 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM Everybody can reply
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Seattle's Wage Theft Ordinance provides protections against wage theft. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about your rights under this law.
July 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM Everybody can reply
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MTA congratulates our most recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
July 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM Everybody can reply
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We paused our weekly intros while our reporters have been working to cover the state-sanctioned kidnappings in communities across the Southland, but we’re bringing Worker Wednesday back to continue sharing our perspective with you.

#WorkerLed #WorkerWednesday #TheSouthlander
July 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM Everybody can reply
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