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...
Group of professionally dressed recent MTA Bus Operator graduates posing indoors, wearing coordinated black and gray outfits with red accents.
MTA congratulates our recent class of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#workerwednesday
Learn about your rights under Seattle's App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar....
Call 206-256-5297 or file a complaint at olsconnect.powerappsportals.us/deactivation/
4 Photo collage of MARC & Commuter Bus Employees smiling.
4 Photo collage of MARC & Commuter Bus Employees smiling.
Today, we recognized and celebrated our MARC and Commuter Bus teams! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment every day. Our service moves forward because of you. #TEA #Worker #WorkerWednesday
4 Light Rail Transportation Division employees holding certificates, standing with a man in a suit against a division logo wall.
MTA congratulates our most recent class of Light Rail employees on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
#WorkerWednesday
Join OLS and Community Outreach and Education Fund (COEF) 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/.../1FAIpQLS...
📞 (206) 741-2786
A man and woman holding a certificate smiling.
A man smiling.
Congratulations to one of our recent Superstars, Quincey Jones from our Kirk Division. Quincey started his career with MTA over 9 years ago. He enjoys spending time with family, football and planting. Congratulations again on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#WorkerWednesday
OLS alleged Amazon Logistics, Inc. dba Amazon Flex failed to provide a deactivated worker the process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to reinstate the worker and to pay $1,278.16, including $639.08civil penalties & $639.08 fines.
ICYMI: We celebrated our amazing @redlinemaryland.bsky.social team last week! A huge thank you to each & every one of you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment. #TransitEmployeeAppreciation #WorkerWednesday
Congratulations to one of our recent Superstars, Curtis Harris, from our Northwest Division. Curtis started his career with MTA over 3 years ago. He enjoys spending time with family and cooking. Congratulations again on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#workerwednesday
OLS alleged Amazon Flex failed to provide a deactivated worker notice, records and process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex will restart deactivation process and pay worker $1,278.16 including $639.08 civil penalties and $639.08 in fines.
MTA congratulates our most recent class of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/paid-sick-and-safe-time
#workerwednesday
Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance covers overtime-eligible and overtime-exempt employees who work within Seattle city limits, regardless of employment status, the location of the employer, or employer size.
Learn more at: www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/training-and-events/door-to-door-outreach
#workerwednesday
OLS provides outreach and education to workers as well as businesses and residents. Visit our website at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about OLS outreach efforts.
#WorkerWednesday
OLS investigated Ross Dress for Less Inc. in Downtown Seattle between Jan 27, 2022, and Dec 17, 2025, for alleged violations of the Secure Scheduling. The company settled allegations and pay financial remedy of $194,415.47 to 281 employees.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Congratulations to our recent Superstar Jayna Ricks. Jayna, started her career with MTA over 2 years ago. She enjoys the people she has the ability to serve and the people she works with. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family. Congrats again on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
Two incredible MTA employees were honored by WTS Baltimore for their impact on Maryland transit!
• Tiffany Davis – Innovative Transportation Solution Award
• Starr Speller – Front Liner Recognition Award
Their leadership inspires us every day. #WorkerWednesday
Today, we celebrated a few of our 2025 MTA Superstars. The MTA Superstars employee recognition program was launched nearly a decade ago to recognize and reward outstanding employee performance among bus and rail operators. Congrats to all on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances
#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...
MTA congratulates our recent class of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/hotel-employee-protections
#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...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#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.
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/app-based-worker-ordinances/app-based-worker-deactivation-rights-ordinance
#WorkerWednesday
@Seattleols alleges DoorDash failed to provide a deactivated worker notice, records, & process required by App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. DoorDash agreed to reinstate worker on platform & to pay the worker $1,245.70 including $622.85 civil penalties & $622.85 fines
ICYMI: Over the weekend our operators and mechanics showcased their skills at our 2025 Bus Roadeo! Check out some of our favorite moments here. #WorkerWednesday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWE7...
#workerwednesday
@seattleols alleged DoorDash failed to provide a deactivated worker the notice, records, and process required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. DoorDash agreed to restart the worker’s deactivation process and pay total penalties of $1,245.70.
Congratulations to one of our 2025 Superstars Alan Shanks. Alan started his career with MTA over 37 years ago. He enjoys the people he has worked with and encountered. Outside of work, he enjoys singing and playing the guitar. Congratulations on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/resources-and-language-access/languages
#WorkerWednesday
Translated resources for workers are available in 36 languages. Please visit the Office of Labor Standards Languages webpage at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Congratulations to one of our 2025 Superstars from the Kirk Bus Division, Philmore White. Philmore started his career with MTA over 14 years ago. He enjoys the camaraderie of the job. Outside of work, he enjoys bowling. Congratulations on a job well done. #WorkerWednesday
MTA congratulates our recent classes of Professional Bus Operators on their graduation! We welcome them to the MTA family with best wishes for safety and success throughout their careers. Visit mta.maryland.gov/join to learn more & apply. #WorkerWednesday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qgJ...
https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/fair-chance-employment
#workerwednesday
Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance limits criminal history questions on job applications and criminal background checks until after an employer conducts an initial screening to eliminate unqualified applicants. www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
