Stakeholders meeting to discuss changes to Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance.
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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!
#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
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Domestic workers in Seattle have rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO). Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Governor Ferguson signs SHB 2355.
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#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 (www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...).
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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!
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers/i-am-a-household-or-employer-of-a-domestic-worker/have-a-question-or-request-training
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If you are a household or employer of a domestic worker in Seattle and would like a training on the Domestic Workers Ordinance or have questions about your responsibilites under this law, please visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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 the immigration status of the worker. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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 www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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 www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
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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
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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...
https://secure.ngpvan.com/6Q1Gq2QTC0qeP7CQkgw8hw2
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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...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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...
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#ICYMI More than 130 people from across the country registered for virtual panel, “Making Rights Real for Domestic Workers,” co-hosted by @seattleols, Seattle Domestic Workers Coalition, and the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
youtu.be/Yn4Xbd-CUlM?...
tinyurl.com/4228e9zm
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MAKING RIGHTS REAL FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS
Join the Seattle Domestic Workers Coalition & Office of Labor Standards' virtual panel on policy solutions that provide domestic workers with paid time off October 22, 12pm-1:30pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/4228e9zm. Interpretation in Spanish & English
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) protects domestic workers regardless of their employment status or immigration status.
Learn more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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. Learn more about the DWO at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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Learn your rights and responsibilities under Seattle's Domestic Work Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
#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. Learn about the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
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If you are a household or employer of a domestic worker in Seattle, please visit the Seattle Office of Labor Standards Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) webpage to learn your responsibilities under the law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers/i-am-a-domestic-worker-or-advocate/file-a-complaint-or-ask-a-question
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If you are a domestic worker in Seattle and have questions about your workplace rights or want to file a complaint with the Office of Labor Standards, visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... or call 206-256-5297.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers
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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, as well as the Domestic Workers Ordinance. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
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#dwothursday Don't miss! Office of Labor Standards' Spanish-language Train the Trainer session on the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Tuesday August 27 1:00-2:30 PM via Zoom.
Taller sobre derechos de trabajadores domésticos.
Martes 27 de agosto de 1:00 a 2:30 PM virtual.
forms.office.com/g/W8rUci2DAmby
https://www.seattle.gov/domestic-workers-standards-board
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The Domestic Workers Standards Board serves as a forum for hiring entities, domestic workers, worker organizations, and the public to consider, analyze, and make recommendations to the City on potential additional legal protections and standards for domestic workers.
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Don't miss out! Register today for the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) Train the Trainer session on Wednesday, July 30, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RR7meOtrCUCPmTWdi1T0G1akLcte6qZJhiCT8fpDU9NUNDBXT0NWMzBLODVIV0JRNksyUVNBMUZMRC4u&route=shorturl
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Join Seattle Office of Labor Standards and the Domestic Workers Standards Board in marking the 6th anniversary of the Domestic Workers Ordinance with a DWO Train the Trainer session on July 30th.
Register today!
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RR7meOtrCUCPmTWdi1T0G1akLcte6qZJhiCT8fpDU9NUNDBXT0NWMzBLODVIV0JRNksyUVNBMUZMRC4u&route=shorturl
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Happy 6th anniversary, Domestic Workers Ordinance! @OLS_SEA and the Domestic Workers Standards Board will be hosting a Train the Trainer session about the DWO on Wednesday, July 30. RSVP at forms.office.com/pages/respon...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/domestic-workers/i-am-a-domestic-worker-or-advocate
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If you are a domestic worker in Seattle or an advocate, visit the Seattle Office of Labor Standards webpage for resources and to learn more about your rights under Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
