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Seattle Office of Labor Standards Announces Proposed Amendments to the Domestic Workers Ordinance

August 6, 2026

The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces proposed amendments to the Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance. After a series of stakeholder meetings and community feedback, the Domestic Workers Standards Board provided an initial set of amendment recommendations to OLS, which are in the spirit of the new state law and the Board’s own experience. The proposed… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards Announces Request for Proposal for App-Based Worker Research

May 20, 2026

The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces the availability of $130,000 in funding for a consultant to conduct mixed methods research on app-based workers in Seattle to provide a comparison of working conditions in this industry before and after the implementation of the City’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment ordinance, and… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Office of Labor Standards’ First Report on App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance Data Shows Significant Benefits for Delivery Workers

April 22, 2026

Seattle Office of Labor Standards’ First Report on App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance Data Shows Significant Benefits for Delivery Workers Data Provided by Five Largest Worker Platforms from January 2024 – June 2025 Seattle, WA (April 22, 2026) – The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces the analysis of comprehensive data… [ Keep reading ]

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