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/about/commitment-to-immigrants-and-refugees
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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.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
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OLS enforces Seattle’s labor standards ordinances to protect workers and educate employers on their responsibilities. Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
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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.
https://olsconnect.powerappsportals.us/deactivation/
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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/
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/hotel-employee-protections
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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 www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/wage-theft
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Did you know Seattle's Wage Theft Ordinance remains one of the most violated labor standards?
Learn your rights and responsibilities. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/wage-theft
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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. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/investigations/investigation-process
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Learn about the OLS investigation process with "A Worker's Guide to Office of Labor Standards Investigations". Download the document at:
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/resources-and-language-access/resources/resources
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The 2026 Seattle minimum wage is $21.30 per hour. Employers are required to post the workplace poster in English or any languages spoken by employees.
Workplace poster in English: www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Workplace poster translations: www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/minimum-wage
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New year - new minimum wage in Seattle. Effective January 1, 2026, businesses will pay employees $21.30 per hour. For more information on Seattle's Minimum Wage Ordinance, please visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/secure-scheduling
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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...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/commuter-benefit
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Did you know you can get a tax break for using public transit? Seattle's Commuter Benefit Ordinance requires businesses with 20 or more employees to offer employees a monthly pre-tax payroll deduction for transit or vanpool expenses.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/investigations/investigation-process
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Seattle Office of Labor Standards initiates an investigation when it has reason to believe that a specific violation has occurred or is occurring under Seattle's labor laws. Download a worker's guide to investigations to learn about our process.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/training-and-events/door-to-door-outreach
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Workers should understand their rights, and businesses must understand and comply with their legal responsibilities. Learn more about the Seattle Office of Labor Standards' door-to-door outreach and labor standards training. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/hotel-employee-protections
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Seattle has four laws that provide specific worker protections to hotel employees and employees of businesses with certain kinds of relationships to hotels. Learn about hotel workplace protections at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/investigations/file-a-complaint
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If you are a worker in Seattle and have questions about your workplace rights or would like to file a complaint, please visit:
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
or call 206-256-5297
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances
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If you are an app-based worker, you have rights in Seattle. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about app-based worker protections.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/cannabis-employee-job-retention-ordinance
#knowyourrightsmonday Key protections under Seattle's Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance include both outgoing and incoming employer obligations, notice and posting requirements, and record-keeping requirements. Learn more about this law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/hotel-employee-protections
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Seattle provides hotel employee protections under four labor laws. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about your workplace rights.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/fair-chance-employment
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The Fair Chance Employment Ordinance limits the ways employers can use conviction and arrest records for hiring and employment decisions for employees working at least 50% of their time in Seattle. Learn more about this law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
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ICYMI City of Seattle Office of Labor Standards was invited on Salaxley Tv to talk about the Minimum Wage and Wage Theft 10-year anniversaries and workers' rights in Seattle. Watch full interview at youtu.be/CmdmrNiJzxs?...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/secure-scheduling
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With summer employment in full swing, make sure you know your rights under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/investigations/file-a-complaint
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If you work in Seattle and have a question about your workplace rights or a complaint, please visit the Seattle Office of Labor Standards Worker Resources webpage at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Eib3ulRO-EL0d0hL6Yuw#/registration
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The Seattle Domestic Worker Standards Board and Seattle Labor Standards Advisory Commission
Know Your Rights Community Forum.
Monday, June 16, 6:00-8:00 PM Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
*This meeting has changed from in-person to virtual
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Seattle Office of Labor Standards partnered with the Washington West African Center to create nine additional deactivation rights videos in West African languages, including Fante, Fula, Jola, Mandinka, Manjako, Sarahule, Muuqaalka, and Yoruba. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/secure-scheduling
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Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance requires employers to post work schedules at least 14 days in advance, and respect employees’ right to decline any hours not on originally posted schedules.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/fair-chance-employment
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The Fair Chance Employment Ordinance restricts employers' use of conviction and arrest records during the hiring process and employment within City limits.
Learn more about this law at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#knowyourrightsmonday SAVE THE DATE! Join Seattle Labor Standards on May 1st as the City of Seattle honors International Workers’ Day with our 7th annual door-to-door outreach campaign - bringing outreach and education on Seattle’s labor laws directly to workers and businesses.
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https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/secure-scheduling
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Under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance, employers must offer additional work hours to employees by posting notice of available hours for 3 days and offering the hours to qualified, current employees before hiring new employees www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
