#dwothursday
If you employ a nanny, house cleaner, home care worker, gardener, cook, and/or household manager to work in your Seattle home you are considered a hiring entity under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. You are encouraged to provide this model of notice to the worker.
#workerwednesday
If you're a worker in Seattle check out the
@OLS_SEA
Worker Resources webpage for information on filing a complaint or asking a question about your worker rights!
@OLS_SEA
invites public comment on changes to select rules proposed for the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance in writing before 5:00 PM PST on September 5, 2024.
@OLS_SEA
investigated Integral Senior Management, LLC, Integral Senior Living, LLC, and ISL Employees, Inc. (collectively, ISL) for alleged violations of the Wage Theft Ordinance. ISL settled allegations and agreed to pay $227,509.68 to 117 affected workers.
#dwothursday
ALL domestic workers who work in Seattle must be paid at least the current minimum wage.
Learn more about the Domestic Workers Ordinance at
@OLS_SEA
investigated Lincoln Towing Enterprises, Inc. for alleged violations of the Wage Theft Ordinance and Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. Lincoln Towing agreed to settle & pay $100,629.29 to 89 affected workers in back wages, interest, liquidated damages, & civil penalties
#workerwednesday
Save the date!
Join the
@OLS_SEA
Outreach Team and over +20 service providers at the Seattle Municipal Court Community Relief Day on September 27, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM at Jefferson Community Center. More information and event registration at
@OLS_SEA
investigated Guru Nanak Restaurants, Inc. dba IHOP (“IHOP”) for alleged violations of the Secure Scheduling, Paid Sick and Safe Time, and Wage Theft Ordinances. IHOP settled & agreed to pay a total $323,089.34 to 297 affected workers & $5,681.05 to an employee for PSST.
#knowyourrightsmonday
The
@OLS_SEA
Outreach Team is headed your way! We're conducting door-to-door outreach across Seattle to educate businesses about City labor standards, connecting with Kyla the proud owner of Misfit Strength Studio in District 1.
#icpfriday
The Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance covers self-employed independent contractors with no employees, perform any part of work in Seattle for a commercial hiring entity AND will expect to receive at least $600 in total compensation between Jan 1 & Dec 31.
#dwothursday
Learn about your rights and responsibilities under Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance with the
@OLS_SEA
Informational Booklet available for download at:
For translations please visit:
#domesticworkers
#dwo
#workerwednesday
"I hope that decisions like this force employers to be decent and equitable with employees and just follow the laws. OLS is an amazing resource for workers and I’m thankful for the work that you do.” - Worker
Learn about your rights at
The
@OLS_SEA
"Making Gigs Work” art installation intends to create conversation about non-traditional workers and their rights in Seattle. Visit “Making Gigs Work” June to August weekdays from 7 am -6 pm at the Seattle City Hall Art Gallery.
#knowyourrightsmonday
Seattle’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance (PSST) requires employers to provide PSST for employees absent from work due to illness, medical appointments, or a critical safety issue.
Learn the facts! Download the PSST Fact Sheet at
#icpfriday
Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires commercial hiring entities to provide self-employed independent contractors with a notice of rights under the ICP ordinance before the independent contractor begins work.
#dwothursday
ICYMI Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance reaches five-year milestone of providing workers' rights to domestic workers and leading the way nationally w/support from the Domestic Workers Standards Board. Check out the
@komonews
interview at
#workerwednesday
Check out the
@OLS_SEA
2024 second quarter Data Interactive Dashboards to learn about recent worker inquiries, financial remedies, and more at
Seattle's Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance requires covered outgoing cannabis business employers to post written notice of a change in control and provide a preferential hiring list to the incoming cannabis employer.
Learn more at