https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/cannabis-employee-job-retention-ordinance
If you work for or own a cannabis business in Seattle, you need to know more about the Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance. The law has requirements for outgoing and incoming owners during an ownership change, notice and posting, and recordkeeping.
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https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/wage-theft
OLS investigated Hosn & Hosns, Inc. dba Goodies Mediterranean Market for alleged violation of the Wage Theft Ordinance. The companies settled the allegations and agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $702.19 to the affected worker and $354.94 to the City of Seattle.
Stakeholders discussing domestic workers' rights.
#ICYMI
A big thank you to the community for sharing your ideas to advise the City Council on additional changes to Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance.
Domestic work makes all other work possible!
#domesticworkersrights #domesticworkers
Stakeholders meeting to discuss changes to Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance.
#dwothursday
OLS put out the call, and you answered! Thank you to the stakeholders who provided input to advise City Council for additional changes to Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance. We heard you loud and clear!
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#WorkerWednesday OLS alleged Uber Eats failed once more to provide a worker a chance to challenge deactivation and provide a response under the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Uber Eats agreed to renew the deactivation process & pay $1,278.16
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
OLS alleged Uber Eats failed to provide a worker with an opportunity to challenge deactivation & provide a response to challenge under the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Uber Eats reactivated the worker & paid $1,278.16, including $639.08 civil penalties & $639.08 fines.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#knowyourrightsmonday OLS alleged Grubhub violated a worker's rights under the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub agreed to renew the deactivation process for the worker & pay the worker $1,278.16, which includes $639.08 in civil penalties & $639.08 in fines.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
DoorDash agreed to an informal resolution with OLS under the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance and agreed to reinstate the worker on the platform and pay $1,278.16, which includes $639.08 in civil penalties and $639.08 in fines.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#ICYMI
Thank you, Carpenter's Union, for including OLS in the Annual Tax Fraud Day of Action rally and for the opportunity to address wage theft and protections for Seattle workers.
OLS está asesorando al Concejo Municipal sobre posibles cambios a la Ordenanza de Trabajadores Domésticos para brindar protección adicional, y quiere escuchar su opinión hoy 8 de abril de Zoom us06web.zoom.us/j/87919862964 Comunicase al laborstandards@seattle.gov
OLS is advising City Council on potential changes to the Domestic Workers Ordinance to provide additional protections and wants to hear from you! Today April 8 via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/87919862964 from 5:30-7:30pm. Spanish interpretation provided. Contact laborstandards@seattle.gov.
See you at the Carpenters Union Tax Fraud Day Action rally today at City Hall from 12-1!
Come to the Carpenters Union Tax Fraud Day Action rally on April 8th at City Hall from 12-1! OLS will join Attorney General Nick Brown, King County Council Member Teresa Mosqueda, City Attorney Erika Evans, City Council Members Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster, and more!
OLS está asesorando al Concejo Municipal sobre posibles cambios a la Ordenanza de Trabajadores Domésticos para brindar protección adicional y quiere escuchar su opinión Miércoles 8 de abril Zoom us06web.zoom.us/j/87919862964 de 5:30pm a 7:30pm Se proporcionará interpretación al español
OLS is advising the City Council on potential changes to the Domestic Workers Ordinance to provide additional protection & wants to hear from you! Wednesday April 8th via Zoom us06web.zoom.us/j/87919862964 5:30-7:30pm Spanish interpretation provided. Contact laborstandards@seattle.gov for questions
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
A Place for Rover, Inc. dba Rover agreed to an informal resolution with OLS under the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance and pay worker a total of $1,278.16, which includes $639.08 in civil penalties and $639.08 in fines. www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
OLS está asesorando al Concejo Municipal sobre posibles cambios a la Ordenanza de Trabajadores Domésticos para brindar protección adicional, y quiere escuchar su opinión el lunes 6 de abril en Casa Latina o el miércoles 8 de abril de Zoom. Comunicase al laborstandards@seattle.gov
OLS is advising City Council on potential changes to the Domestic Workers Ordinance for additional protections & wants your input on Monday, April 6th, at Casa Latina or Wednesday, April 8th, on Zoom us06web.zoom.us/j/87919862964 5:30-7:30 pm
Questions? Email laborstandards@seattle.gov
Read full press release at https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/resources-and-language-access/resources/newsroom/press-releases
OLS reaches a settlement with Medstar Cabulance, Inc. for alleged violations of the Minimum Wage Ordinance. More than $96 thousand was returned to 138 workers.
Read full press release at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
OLS and members of the Domestic Workers Standards Board presenting in front of the City Council.
#ICYMI
OLS and members of the Domestic Workers Standards Board (DWSB) presented to the City Council on the DWSB and the potential of additional protections under the Domestic Workers Ordinance.
OLS está asesorando al Concejo Municipal sobre posibles cambios a la Ordenanza de Trabajadores Domésticos para brindar protección adicional, y quiere escuchar su opinión el lunes 6 de abril en Casa Latina o el miércoles 8 de abril de Zoom. Comunicase al laborstandards@seattle.gov
#dwothursday OLS is advising City Council on potential changes to the Domestic Workers Ordinance for additional protections & wants your input on Monday, April 6th, at Casa Latina or Wednesday, April 8th, on Zoom us06web.zoom.us/j/87919862964 5:30-7:30 pm
Questions? Email laborstandards@seattle.gov
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#WorkerWednesday
"Thank you for all of your work on my claim. You have been incredibly helpful and understanding. Thank you for helping everyday people." - Deactivated Driver
Learn more about the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
OLS alleged that 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, which includes $639.08 in civil penalties and $639.08 in fines.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/about/commitment-to-immigrants-and-refugees
#knowyourrightsmonday
OLS will never ask about immigration status. You're protected by Seattle’s labor standards regardless of immigration status. We offer free language interpretation and translation services. OLS is part of the Seattle government, not the federal government.
#ICYMI
OLS staff were excited to join community partners, including Casa Latina, Working Washington, ALA Garifuna Women, and Hand in Hand to celebrate the SHB2355 - the WA Domestic Workers Bill of Rights!
OLS staff were excited to join Casa Latina to celebrate the statewide protections for domestic workers with the passage of SHR2355 – the Domestic Bill of Rights.
Seattle Domestic Workers Standards Board & OLS presented at the UCLA Institute for Research on Labor & Employment Industry Power Research Bootcamp on the creation of the Domestic Workers Ordinance, the Board, & its collaboration with OLS to move policy & implementation recommendations for the City.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ols-data-/annual-summaries
OLS wants to reflect with you on our progress in advancing Seattle labor laws. As we expand our teams, we remain dedicated to enforcing Seattle’s ordinances, educating the community, and supporting businesses in complying with evolving labor standards. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/secure-scheduling
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 the originally posted schedules.
Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under this law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...