As FIFA World Cup 26TM matches come to Seattle and nine Fan Zones around the state for the very first time this summer, Washington is proud to host one of the most attended sporting events in the world. A sporting event of this scale will bring new businesses to Washington… [ 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 ]
The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces the availability of $534,000 dollars in funding to expand outreach, education, and technical assistance to app-based Seattle workers about the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment and App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights ordinances. OLS will award 24-month contracts totaling $267,000 dollars per year for July 2026 – June 2027 and… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces the availability of $2.44 million dollars in funding to expand outreach, education, and technical assistance to Seattle workers about the City’s labor standards. OLS will award 24-month contracts totaling $1.22 million dollars per year for July 2026 – June 2027 and July 2027 –… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces an increase to the Seattle minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026. 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 rate… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces its unprecedented settlement with Portier, LLC dba Uber Eats for alleged violations of the Independent Contractor Protections (ICP) and App-Based Worker Minimum Payment (ABWMP) Ordinances. Under the agreement, Uber Eats will pay $15,025,521.75 ($14,991,841.49 for back pay, interest, liquidated damages and civil penalties) to 16,120 affected workers and $33,680.26… [ Keep reading ]