Seattle's App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance marks its second anniversary, providing rights and protections for app-based workers since January 13, 2024. * $1,578,996.93 assessed * 6,148 workers impacted Learn more about the ordinance at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#WorkerWednesday OLS investigated Ross Dress for Less Inc. in Downtown Seattle between Jan 27, 2022 and Dec 17, 2025 for alleged violations of the Secure Scheduling . The company settled allegations and pay financial remedy of $194,415.47 to 281 employees. seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#icpfriday Learn exactly what you need to know about your rights and responsibilites under Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections (ICP) Ordinance. Download the ICP fact sheet at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

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.

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/Response…

#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

#knowyourrightsmonday Learn about the OLS investigation process with "A Worker's Guide to Office of Labor Standards Investigations". Download the document at: seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#commuterbenefitsordinance 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 seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#workerwednesday OLS provides outreach and education to workers as well as businesses and residents. Visit our website at seattle.gov/laborstandards… to learn more about OLS outreach efforts.

#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 seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#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

#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. seattle.gov/laborstandards…

If you're an hourly employee in Seattle at a retail or food services establishment with 500+ employees worldwide, you have rights under the Secure Scheduling Ordinance, including the right to know your work schedule at least 14 days in advance. More at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#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: seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#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 seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#knowyourrightsmonday Did you know Seattle's Wage Theft Ordinance remains one of the most violated labor standards? Learn your rights and responsibilities. Visit seattle.gov/laborstandards…

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.

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.

#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 immigration status of the worker. seattle.gov/laborstandards…

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 & pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 in penalties & $622.85 fines