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Seattle Office of Labor Standards announces an investigation with Amazon Flex. The company agreed to an informal resolution under the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to pay a total of $1,245.70
Learn more about the law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Learn more about the law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Seattle Office of Labor Standards announces an investigation with Amazon Flex. The company agreed to an informal resolution under the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to pay a total of $1,245.70
Learn more about the law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Learn more about the law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#dwothursday
Domestic workers have a right to a paid 10-minute, uninterrupted rest break for every four consecutive hours of work. If work responsibilities make it infeasible to take breaks, the household must provide additional pay for the missed meal period.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Domestic workers have a right to a paid 10-minute, uninterrupted rest break for every four consecutive hours of work. If work responsibilities make it infeasible to take breaks, the household must provide additional pay for the missed meal period.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#dwothursday
Domestic workers have a right to a paid 10-minute, uninterrupted rest break for every four consecutive hours of work. If work responsibilities make it infeasible to take breaks, the household must provide additional pay for the missed meal period.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Domestic workers have a right to a paid 10-minute, uninterrupted rest break for every four consecutive hours of work. If work responsibilities make it infeasible to take breaks, the household must provide additional pay for the missed meal period.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
La Oficina de Normas Laborales anunció que terminó una investigación sobre un empleador de cuidado infantil en el hogar y que supuestamente violó la Wage Theft Ordinance.El empleador aceptó pagarlea la trabajadora $5.316
December 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
La Oficina de Normas Laborales anunció que terminó una investigación sobre un empleador de cuidado infantil en el hogar y que supuestamente violó la Wage Theft Ordinance.El empleador aceptó pagarlea la trabajadora $5.316
Office of Labor Standards announces investigation of an in-home childcare employer and alleged violations of the Wage Theft Ordinance. The employee worked as a nanny providing full-time childcare in the employer’s Seattle home for nearly one year. Employer agreed to pay $5,316.00.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Office of Labor Standards announces investigation of an in-home childcare employer and alleged violations of the Wage Theft Ordinance. The employee worked as a nanny providing full-time childcare in the employer’s Seattle home for nearly one year. Employer agreed to pay $5,316.00.
Office of Labor Standards alleged Amazon Flex failed to provide a deactivated worker the process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to restart the deactivation process and pay $1,245.70, including $622.85 in civil penalties and $622.85 in fines.
December 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Office of Labor Standards alleged Amazon Flex failed to provide a deactivated worker the process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to restart the deactivation process and pay $1,245.70, including $622.85 in civil penalties and $622.85 in fines.
Office of Labor Standards announces the Grocery Employee Hazard Pay, Gig Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time, and Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinances are no longer in effect. During enforcement, OLS investigated 17 companies, resulting in a combined $18,711,472.14 returned to 81,561 affected workers.
December 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Office of Labor Standards announces the Grocery Employee Hazard Pay, Gig Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time, and Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinances are no longer in effect. During enforcement, OLS investigated 17 companies, resulting in a combined $18,711,472.14 returned to 81,561 affected workers.
#icpfriday
Independent contractor and hiring entity resources about the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance are available in English and 13 languages. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Independent contractor and hiring entity resources about the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance are available in English and 13 languages. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
#icpfriday
Independent contractor and hiring entity resources about the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance are available in English and 13 languages. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Independent contractor and hiring entity resources about the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance are available in English and 13 languages. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#dwothursday
Support Office of Labor Standard Community Outreach and Education Fund Partner Working Washington secure domestic worker protections statewide! Help launch the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Campaign on Friday, December 5, 1:30-2:30 in Olympia
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Support Office of Labor Standard Community Outreach and Education Fund Partner Working Washington secure domestic worker protections statewide! Help launch the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Campaign on Friday, December 5, 1:30-2:30 in Olympia
RSVP secure.ngpvan.com/6Q1Gq2QTC0qe...
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
#dwothursday
Support Office of Labor Standard Community Outreach and Education Fund Partner Working Washington secure domestic worker protections statewide! Help launch the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Campaign on Friday, December 5, 1:30-2:30 in Olympia
RSVP secure.ngpvan.com/6Q1Gq2QTC0qe...
Support Office of Labor Standard Community Outreach and Education Fund Partner Working Washington secure domestic worker protections statewide! Help launch the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Campaign on Friday, December 5, 1:30-2:30 in Olympia
RSVP secure.ngpvan.com/6Q1Gq2QTC0qe...
Office of Labor Standards investigated Amazon Logistics, Inc. dba Amazon Flex for alleged violations of Gig Worker Premium Pay, Gig Worker Paid Sick & Safe Time & App-Based Worker Paid Sick & Safe Time Ordinances. Amazon Flex agreed to resolve claims for $3,777,924.10 to 10,968 affected workers.
December 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Office of Labor Standards investigated Amazon Logistics, Inc. dba Amazon Flex for alleged violations of Gig Worker Premium Pay, Gig Worker Paid Sick & Safe Time & App-Based Worker Paid Sick & Safe Time Ordinances. Amazon Flex agreed to resolve claims for $3,777,924.10 to 10,968 affected workers.
Check out the latest Seattle Office of Labor Standards summaries of some of our closed investigations, beginning with the most recent cases and going back to June 2016.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
December 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Check out the latest Seattle Office of Labor Standards summaries of some of our closed investigations, beginning with the most recent cases and going back to June 2016.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Office of Labor Standards investigó a Handy Technologies Inc. por presuntas violaciones de la Ordenanza de Trabajadores del Hogar. Handy llegó a un acuerdo con la OLS y aceptó pagar $135.723,53 en salarios atrasados, intereses, indemnización pactada y sanciones civiles a 705 trabajadores.
December 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Office of Labor Standards investigó a Handy Technologies Inc. por presuntas violaciones de la Ordenanza de Trabajadores del Hogar. Handy llegó a un acuerdo con la OLS y aceptó pagar $135.723,53 en salarios atrasados, intereses, indemnización pactada y sanciones civiles a 705 trabajadores.
Seattle Office of Labor Standards investigated Handy Technologies, Inc. for alleged violations of the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO). Handy reached a settlement with OLS and agreed to pay $135,723.53 in back pay, interest, liquidated damages, and civil penalties to 705 affected workers.
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Seattle Office of Labor Standards investigated Handy Technologies, Inc. for alleged violations of the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO). Handy reached a settlement with OLS and agreed to pay $135,723.53 in back pay, interest, liquidated damages, and civil penalties to 705 affected workers.
#icpfriday
Independent contractors in Seattle have worker rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance.
Find out if you are covered under this law. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Independent contractors in Seattle have worker rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance.
Find out if you are covered under this law. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
#icpfriday
Independent contractors in Seattle have worker rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance.
Find out if you are covered under this law. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Independent contractors in Seattle have worker rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance.
Find out if you are covered under this law. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#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.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more.
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.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more.
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#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.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more.
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.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more.
#workerwednesday
“I received a check in the mail from your office and just want to say thank you for your work. I had no idea and would have no idea about this, and I actually needed some money…Thanks again.” - App-based worker
Learn about app-based worker laws at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
“I received a check in the mail from your office and just want to say thank you for your work. I had no idea and would have no idea about this, and I actually needed some money…Thanks again.” - App-based worker
Learn about app-based worker laws at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#workerwednesday
“I received a check in the mail from your office and just want to say thank you for your work. I had no idea and would have no idea about this, and I actually needed some money…Thanks again.” - App-based worker
Learn about app-based worker laws at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
“I received a check in the mail from your office and just want to say thank you for your work. I had no idea and would have no idea about this, and I actually needed some money…Thanks again.” - App-based worker
Learn about app-based worker laws at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Wage theft is a widespread labor violation. Seattle workers have rights under the Wage Theft Ordinance.
Learn about your rights!
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Call 206-256-5297
File a complaint laborinquiry.seattle.gov/worker-inqui...
Learn about your rights!
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Call 206-256-5297
File a complaint laborinquiry.seattle.gov/worker-inqui...
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Wage theft is a widespread labor violation. Seattle workers have rights under the Wage Theft Ordinance.
Learn about your rights!
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Call 206-256-5297
File a complaint laborinquiry.seattle.gov/worker-inqui...
Learn about your rights!
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Call 206-256-5297
File a complaint laborinquiry.seattle.gov/worker-inqui...
#knowyourrightsmonday
Under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance employers must post work schedules at least 14 days in advance, and respect employees’ right to decline any hours not on originally posted schedules.
Learn more about your rights at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance employers must post work schedules at least 14 days in advance, and respect employees’ right to decline any hours not on originally posted schedules.
Learn more about your rights at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#knowyourrightsmonday
Under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance employers must post work schedules at least 14 days in advance, and respect employees’ right to decline any hours not on originally posted schedules.
Learn more about your rights at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance employers must post work schedules at least 14 days in advance, and respect employees’ right to decline any hours not on originally posted schedules.
Learn more about your rights at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
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Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will be able to support the working people of our state, as they face increasing challenges to maintain quality jobs and an affordability crisis.
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will be able to support the working people of our state, as they face increasing challenges to maintain quality jobs and an affordability crisis.
@seattleols alleged that Gopuff violated the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. To informally resolve the complaint, Gopuff agreed to reactivate the worker and pay the worker $1,245.70, which includes $622.85 in civil penalties and $622.85 in fines.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
@seattleols alleged that Gopuff violated the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. To informally resolve the complaint, Gopuff agreed to reactivate the worker and pay the worker $1,245.70, which includes $622.85 in civil penalties and $622.85 in fines.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#dwothursday
Under Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO), domestic workers provide services to private homes. Services include childcare, home care, housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, home management, and gardening.
Learn more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Under Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO), domestic workers provide services to private homes. Services include childcare, home care, housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, home management, and gardening.
Learn more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
#dwothursday
Under Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO), domestic workers provide services to private homes. Services include childcare, home care, housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, home management, and gardening.
Learn more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Under Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO), domestic workers provide services to private homes. Services include childcare, home care, housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, home management, and gardening.
Learn more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#WorkerWednesday
The Seattle Hotel Employee Protections Ordinances are made up of four laws that provide safety, health, and job security to hotel employees. Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
The Seattle Hotel Employee Protections Ordinances are made up of four laws that provide safety, health, and job security to hotel employees. Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
November 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
#WorkerWednesday
The Seattle Hotel Employee Protections Ordinances are made up of four laws that provide safety, health, and job security to hotel employees. Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
The Seattle Hotel Employee Protections Ordinances are made up of four laws that provide safety, health, and job security to hotel employees. Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#icpfriday
Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! Tutoring agreed to an informal resolution under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $1,025.62 to the affected worker ($425.62 for work performed and a $600 civil penalty).
Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! Tutoring agreed to an informal resolution under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $1,025.62 to the affected worker ($425.62 for work performed and a $600 civil penalty).
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#icpfriday
Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! Tutoring agreed to an informal resolution under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $1,025.62 to the affected worker ($425.62 for work performed and a $600 civil penalty).
Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! Tutoring agreed to an informal resolution under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Clubgrade LLC dba ClubZ! agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $1,025.62 to the affected worker ($425.62 for work performed and a $600 civil penalty).
#workerwednesday
@seattleols alleged Grubhub Holdings, Inc. failed to provide deactivated worker with process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub agreed to restart deactivation process and pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 in civil penalties & $622.85 in fines.
@seattleols alleged Grubhub Holdings, Inc. failed to provide deactivated worker with process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub agreed to restart deactivation process and pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 in civil penalties & $622.85 in fines.
November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
#workerwednesday
@seattleols alleged Grubhub Holdings, Inc. failed to provide deactivated worker with process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub agreed to restart deactivation process and pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 in civil penalties & $622.85 in fines.
@seattleols alleged Grubhub Holdings, Inc. failed to provide deactivated worker with process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub agreed to restart deactivation process and pay $1,245.70 including $622.85 in civil penalties & $622.85 in fines.
REMINDER! Know your Rights for Independent Contractors and App-Based Workers TODAY at 2PM on zoom! Just click the link below to join: us06web.zoom.us/j/88320717734
The training is in English with Somali interpretation. Can’t make it? Message us for future trainings or informational materials!
The training is in English with Somali interpretation. Can’t make it? Message us for future trainings or informational materials!
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
REMINDER! Know your Rights for Independent Contractors and App-Based Workers TODAY at 2PM on zoom! Just click the link below to join: us06web.zoom.us/j/88320717734
The training is in English with Somali interpretation. Can’t make it? Message us for future trainings or informational materials!
The training is in English with Somali interpretation. Can’t make it? Message us for future trainings or informational materials!
@seattleols announces the 12th anniversary of Seattle’s Fair Chance (FCE) Employment Ordinance.
Most recently, OLS staff investigated BlueCrew, LLC dba BlueCrew Staffing, LLC, an on-demand staffing agency.
Read the full press release at
news.seattle.gov/2025/11/03/s...
Most recently, OLS staff investigated BlueCrew, LLC dba BlueCrew Staffing, LLC, an on-demand staffing agency.
Read the full press release at
news.seattle.gov/2025/11/03/s...
November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
@seattleols announces the 12th anniversary of Seattle’s Fair Chance (FCE) Employment Ordinance.
Most recently, OLS staff investigated BlueCrew, LLC dba BlueCrew Staffing, LLC, an on-demand staffing agency.
Read the full press release at
news.seattle.gov/2025/11/03/s...
Most recently, OLS staff investigated BlueCrew, LLC dba BlueCrew Staffing, LLC, an on-demand staffing agency.
Read the full press release at
news.seattle.gov/2025/11/03/s...