Seattle, WA (September 30, 2026) – Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson signed into law amendments to the Domestic Workers Ordinance (DWO) that will improve the lives of Seattle domestic workers. The legislation transmitted by Mayor Wilson and sponsored by Council Member Rinck to expand protections under the ordinance was unanimously… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces an increase to the Seattle minimum wage, effective January 1, 2027. An annual increase to the minimum wage is required by the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The minimum wage applies regardless of the employee’s immigration status. The minimum wage increase will reflect the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE — Today, the Seattle City Council, in a 9-0 vote, passed legislation transmitted by Mayor Katie B. Wilson and sponsored by Council Member Rinck to strengthen the Domestic Workers Ordinance. The legislation includes important new protections for Domestic Workers to ensure they are treated fairly in the workplace. Domestic work makes… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]