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We are still available to serve you by phone at (206) 256-5297, by TTY by dialing 7-1-1, online at www.seattle.gov/laborstandards and email laborstandards@seattle.gov.

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Press Releases

Media Contact

Cynthia Santana
Email: Cynthia.Santana@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 256 5219

Press Releases

9/13

Seattle Office of Labor Standards Invites Public Comment on Proposed Rules for App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance

8/29

Office of Labor Standards Investigation Uncovers Several Alleged Violations of Seattle Gig Worker Protections by Crowdsourced Delivery Platform

8/24

Office of Labor Standards Reaches Settlement with Two Seattle Pacific University Contractors for Multiple Labor Standards Violations

8/23

Seattle Office of Labor Standards Reaches Settlement with Childcare Education Center for Alleged Violations of Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance

8/22

Seattle Office of Labor Standards Announces Request for Quotes for Labor Standards Art Project

8/21

Seattle Office of Labor Standards Reaches $1.6 million Dollar Settlement with DoorDash for Alleged Labor Standards Violations

8/15

Seattle Office of Labor Standards Announces Request for Proposal for Two Year $3 Million Dollar Community Outreach and Education Fund

7/19

Office of Labor Standards Announces Seattle’s Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance Effective July 19, 2023

7/6

Office of Labor Standards Reaches Nearly $400,000.00 Settlement with Seattle Business for Violations of Multiple Labor Standards

7/5

Office of Labor Standards Announces Final Administrative Rules for the City of Seattle’s Cannabis Employee Job Retention Ordinance