Seattle Office of Labor Standards

Just released! Check out the @nytopinion video by @nick_libbey (brothers) and @JeffOSeal featuring the @OLS_SEA Domestic Workers Standards Board and domestic workers rights in Seattle. nytimes.com/2024/01/17/opi… @HIHemployers #domesticworkers #domesticworkersrights #oneseattle

#dwothursday Domestic workers in Seattle have rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO). Learn more at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#workerwednesday Learn about your rights under Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Visit seattle.gov/laborstandards…. Call 206-256-5297 or file a complaint at olsconnect.powerappsportals.us/deactivation/

If you've been deactivated by an online platform or app operating in Seattle, you can submit a complaint at the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance webpage seattle.gov/laborstandards…

Instacart informally resolves another allegation of failing to respond to a worker’s challenge of deactivation w/in 14 days required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Instacart reactivated worker & will pay $1,278.16, including $639.08 penalties & $639.08 fines.

OLS alleged Instacart failed to provide a deactivated worker description steps to take to remedy a deactivation required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Instacart reactivated the worker and pay $1,278.16 including $639.08 civil penalties and $639.08 fines.

#dwothursday #ICYMI A historic win for domestic workers across Washington with the signing of SHB2355 - Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, providing protections similar to Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (seattle.gov/laborstandards…).

¿Crees que no se han respetado tus derechos como trabajador en Seattle? Ven a este evento en persona donde podremos responder tus preguntas. Jueves 19 de marzo 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM 8201 10th Ave S, South Park, Seattle  Regístrese aquí: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...  (206) 741-278 -2786

#WorkerWednesday Join OLS and Community Outreach and Education Fund partner Villa Cummunitaria for a training on workers' rights in Seattle. Thursday, March 19 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 8201 10th Ave S, South Park, Seattle 🔗 Register here: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdv… 📞 (206) 741-2786

Landmark legislation! OLS celebrates the signing of HB2355 - Washington's Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Expanding similar protections in Seattle to domestic workers statewide.

#knowyourrightsmonday OLS alleged Uber Eats failed to provide a deactivated worker with the process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Uber Eats agreed to reinstate the worker and pay $1,278.16, including $639.08 in civil penalties & $639.08 in fines.

Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance secures a major victory when a federal appeals court rejected Uber and Instacart's attempt to have the law thrown out. Read the full press release at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#dwothursday Now that Washington state legislators passed SHB 2355, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, protections for domestic workers similar to Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) - the bill is headed to the Governor's desk for signature on Monday afternoon!

Check it out! OLS is featured on Cascade PBS "The Newsfeed" highlighting our efforts to uphold gig / app-based worker protections in Seattle. How Seattle is holding gig giants accountable | Cascade PBS cascadepbs.org/show/the-newsf…

The Minimum Wage Ordinance requires all employers in Seattle to pay at least $21.30 per hour. Learn more about rights and responsibilities under this law and download a fact sheet at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#knowyourrightsmonday If you've been deactivated by an online platform or app operating in Seattle, you can file a complaint with OLS at olsconnect.powerappsportals.us/deactivation/

#icpfriday Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires covered hiring entities provide independent contractors with a notice of rights, a pre-work written notice, timely payment, and a written notice itemizing payment information. seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#workerwednesday OLS alleged Amazon Logistics, Inc. dba Amazon Flex failed to provide a deactivated worker process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to reinstate worker & pay $1,278.16 including $639.08 civil penalties & $639.08 fines

Check out OLS resolved investigations from October to December 2025 at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

#knowyourrightsmonday Four laws provide worker protections to hotel employees and employees of businesses with certain kinds of relationships to hotels. Learn about Seattle's hotel employee protections at seattle.gov/laborstandards…

Join the OLS team! We're hiring for a Policy Manager to supervise a team of policy advisors and lead the office's efforts to develop workplace policies that impact nearly every worker in the City. Closing date March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Appy at: governmentjobs.com/careers/seattl…