#appbasedfriday
OLS alleged Amazon Flex deactivated an app-based worker and failed to provide documentation required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to comply and pay the worker $1,278.16, including $639.08 in penalties and $639.08 in fines.
OLS alleged Amazon Flex deactivated an app-based worker and failed to provide documentation required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to comply and pay the worker $1,278.16, including $639.08 in penalties and $639.08 in fines.
October 31, 2026 at 2:27 AM
#appbasedfriday
OLS alleged Amazon Flex deactivated an app-based worker and failed to provide documentation required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to comply and pay the worker $1,278.16, including $639.08 in penalties and $639.08 in fines.
OLS alleged Amazon Flex deactivated an app-based worker and failed to provide documentation required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Amazon Flex agreed to comply and pay the worker $1,278.16, including $639.08 in penalties and $639.08 in fines.
#WorkerWednesday
If you work in Seattle, you have the right to:
The benefit of any labor standard that applies to your workplace.
Report to us if you believe your labor standards rights have been violated.
Be free from retaliation.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandards to learn more!
If you work in Seattle, you have the right to:
The benefit of any labor standard that applies to your workplace.
Report to us if you believe your labor standards rights have been violated.
Be free from retaliation.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandards to learn more!
October 28, 2026 at 8:34 PM
#WorkerWednesday
If you work in Seattle, you have the right to:
The benefit of any labor standard that applies to your workplace.
Report to us if you believe your labor standards rights have been violated.
Be free from retaliation.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandards to learn more!
If you work in Seattle, you have the right to:
The benefit of any labor standard that applies to your workplace.
Report to us if you believe your labor standards rights have been violated.
Be free from retaliation.
Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandards to learn more!
#dwothursday
The Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance gives basic workplace protections to domestic workers. Download the "What You Need to Know" informational booklet at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
The Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance gives basic workplace protections to domestic workers. Download the "What You Need to Know" informational booklet at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 29, 2026 at 11:27 PM
#dwothursday
The Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance gives basic workplace protections to domestic workers. Download the "What You Need to Know" informational booklet at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
The Seattle Domestic Workers Ordinance gives basic workplace protections to domestic workers. Download the "What You Need to Know" informational booklet at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
OLS announces partnership with Porsesh Policy Research Institute to provide a comparison of working conditions in Seattle's app-based industry before and after implementation of the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance, and to understand the impacts of the law.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
OLS announces partnership with Porsesh Policy Research Institute to provide a comparison of working conditions in Seattle's app-based industry before and after implementation of the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance, and to understand the impacts of the law.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
San Mateo County's new labor office secured $235,000 for workers and launched 16 investigations in its first year, showcasing a strong commitment to fighting wage theft and ensuring fair pay.
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#SanMateoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WageTheft #LaborStandards #SanMateoCountyLabor
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#SanMateoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WageTheft #LaborStandards #SanMateoCountyLabor
San Mateo's new labor office and DA wage-theft unit report recoveries, prosecutions in year one
The Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement and the District Attorney's wage-theft unit reported nearly 300 intakes, about $235,000 recovered for workers, 16 civil minimum-wage investigations and six active prosecutions, including labor-trafficking and wage-theft cases.
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October 31, 2026 at 10:49 AM
San Mateo County's new labor office secured $235,000 for workers and launched 16 investigations in its first year, showcasing a strong commitment to fighting wage theft and ensuring fair pay.
Learn more here
#SanMateoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WageTheft #LaborStandards #SanMateoCountyLabor
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#SanMateoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #WageTheft #LaborStandards #SanMateoCountyLabor
San Diego's push for strong data center guidelines is heating up, with calls for 100% clean energy and robust labor protections igniting passionate public debate.
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #CleanEnergy #WaterProtection
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #CleanEnergy #WaterProtection
Board opens broad discussion on data‑center guidelines as public demands 100% clean power and labor protections
Staff presented a draft framework of data‑center load integration guidelines; directors and public commenters urged stronger policy, protections for water and ratepayers, and explicit 100% clean energy and labor standards.
citizenportal.ai
October 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM
San Diego's push for strong data center guidelines is heating up, with calls for 100% clean energy and robust labor protections igniting passionate public debate.
Learn more here
#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #CleanEnergy #WaterProtection
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #CleanEnergy #WaterProtection
#knowyourrightsmonday
The holiday season is right around the corner, bringing in a surge in seasonal hiring across retail and restaurants. Know your rights and responsibilities under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance. Visit our website at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
The holiday season is right around the corner, bringing in a surge in seasonal hiring across retail and restaurants. Know your rights and responsibilities under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance. Visit our website at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM
#knowyourrightsmonday
The holiday season is right around the corner, bringing in a surge in seasonal hiring across retail and restaurants. Know your rights and responsibilities under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance. Visit our website at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
The holiday season is right around the corner, bringing in a surge in seasonal hiring across retail and restaurants. Know your rights and responsibilities under Seattle's Secure Scheduling Ordinance. Visit our website at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Rebecca Bach reported remarkable success in appellate operations, with 90.7% of cases closed within 45 days—well above federal standards!
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #TimelinessMetrics
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #TimelinessMetrics
Appellate operations exceed Department of Labor timeliness benchmarks, supervising judge reports
Rebecca Bach told the board that in September appellate operations closed 90.7% of 2nd-level cases within 45 days and 98.6% within 75 days, with an average case age of 19 days—above the Department of Labor guidelines the board tracks.
citizenportal.ai
October 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Rebecca Bach reported remarkable success in appellate operations, with 90.7% of cases closed within 45 days—well above federal standards!
Learn more here
#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #TimelinessMetrics
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #TimelinessMetrics
#icpfriday
Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires hiring entities to provide independent contractors with a notice of rights, a pre-work written notice, and timely payment. Download the ICP fact sheet at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires hiring entities to provide independent contractors with a notice of rights, a pre-work written notice, and timely payment. Download the ICP fact sheet at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM
#icpfriday
Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires hiring entities to provide independent contractors with a notice of rights, a pre-work written notice, and timely payment. Download the ICP fact sheet at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Seattle's Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance requires hiring entities to provide independent contractors with a notice of rights, a pre-work written notice, and timely payment. Download the ICP fact sheet at
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#dwothursday
If you hire a domestic worker, their workplace is your home, and workplace rights and protections apply. Learn more about Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
If you hire a domestic worker, their workplace is your home, and workplace rights and protections apply. Learn more about Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#dwothursday
If you hire a domestic worker, their workplace is your home, and workplace rights and protections apply. Learn more about Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
If you hire a domestic worker, their workplace is your home, and workplace rights and protections apply. Learn more about Seattle's Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#WorkerWednesday
Healthcare expenditure rates under the Improving Access to Medical Care for Hotel Employees Ordinance change annually.
The new 2027 rates are available at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Healthcare expenditure rates under the Improving Access to Medical Care for Hotel Employees Ordinance change annually.
The new 2027 rates are available at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM
#WorkerWednesday
Healthcare expenditure rates under the Improving Access to Medical Care for Hotel Employees Ordinance change annually.
The new 2027 rates are available at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Healthcare expenditure rates under the Improving Access to Medical Care for Hotel Employees Ordinance change annually.
The new 2027 rates are available at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
We offer translated resources on Seattle labor laws for employers, hiring entities, and workers in more than 30 languages. Visit the OLS Languages webpage at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 20, 2026 at 7:43 PM
We offer translated resources on Seattle labor laws for employers, hiring entities, and workers in more than 30 languages. Visit the OLS Languages webpage at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#knowyourrightsmonday
We offer free services to everyone, regardless of immigration status. These services include investigating potential labor standards violations, providing outreach and education on our labor standards, and offering resources and referrals. www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
We offer free services to everyone, regardless of immigration status. These services include investigating potential labor standards violations, providing outreach and education on our labor standards, and offering resources and referrals. www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
October 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
#knowyourrightsmonday
We offer free services to everyone, regardless of immigration status. These services include investigating potential labor standards violations, providing outreach and education on our labor standards, and offering resources and referrals. www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
We offer free services to everyone, regardless of immigration status. These services include investigating potential labor standards violations, providing outreach and education on our labor standards, and offering resources and referrals. www.seattle.gov/laborstandards
#icpfriday
Learn what you need to know as an independent contractor in Seattle and your rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Download the Independent Contractor Protections Guide at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Learn what you need to know as an independent contractor in Seattle and your rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Download the Independent Contractor Protections Guide at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
#icpfriday
Learn what you need to know as an independent contractor in Seattle and your rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Download the Independent Contractor Protections Guide at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Learn what you need to know as an independent contractor in Seattle and your rights under the Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance. Download the Independent Contractor Protections Guide at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
#dwothursday
On July 1, 2027, Seattle domestic workers will have expanded rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about the law.
On July 1, 2027, Seattle domestic workers will have expanded rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about the law.
October 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
#dwothursday
On July 1, 2027, Seattle domestic workers will have expanded rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about the law.
On July 1, 2027, Seattle domestic workers will have expanded rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... to learn more about the law.
#WorkerWednesday
As of January 1, 2027, all employers, regardless of schedule size, will be required to pay the new minimum wage of $22.14 per hour. Please visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... for more information.
As of January 1, 2027, all employers, regardless of schedule size, will be required to pay the new minimum wage of $22.14 per hour. Please visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... for more information.
October 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM
#WorkerWednesday
As of January 1, 2027, all employers, regardless of schedule size, will be required to pay the new minimum wage of $22.14 per hour. Please visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... for more information.
As of January 1, 2027, all employers, regardless of schedule size, will be required to pay the new minimum wage of $22.14 per hour. Please visit www.seattle.gov/laborstandar... for more information.
Kentucky's 2017 repeal of prevailing wage laws has led to a staggering $500 million annual loss in construction revenue and increased safety risks, but did taxpayers really save money?
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#KY #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact #LaborStandards #PublicSafety
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#KY #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact #LaborStandards #PublicSafety
Economist tells committee repeal of prevailing wage has shifted work out of state and not reduced costs
A Midwest Economic Policy Institute economist presented public-data evidence that Kentucky's 2017 repeal of the prevailing wage law coincided with an estimated $500 million annual loss in in-state construction revenue, a shift of jobs to out-of-state contractors and worsening safety outcomes, while finding no clear taxpayer cost savings on many projects.
citizenportal.ai
October 16, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Kentucky's 2017 repeal of prevailing wage laws has led to a staggering $500 million annual loss in construction revenue and increased safety risks, but did taxpayers really save money?
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#KY #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact #LaborStandards #PublicSafety
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#KY #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact #LaborStandards #PublicSafety
Seattle's Commuter Benefit Ordinance requires businesses with 20 or more employees to offer a monthly pre-tax payroll deduction for transit or vanpool expenses. Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Seattle's Commuter Benefit Ordinance requires businesses with 20 or more employees to offer a monthly pre-tax payroll deduction for transit or vanpool expenses. Learn more at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Grimes County is stepping up its game by raising the minimum wage to $20/hour to attract talent amidst a wave of new industrial projects!
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#NavasotaGrimesCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #JobCompetitiveness #LaborStandards #NavasotaCounty
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#NavasotaGrimesCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #JobCompetitiveness #LaborStandards #NavasotaCounty
Grimes County says it raised minimum wage to $20 an hour ahead of incoming projects
Judge Joe Pfaff told the council that Grimes County raised its county minimum wage to $20/hour (temporary positions $15/hour) to remain competitive as large employers such as TerraFab/SpaceX and EVAPCO plan local hiring.
citizenportal.ai
October 13, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Grimes County is stepping up its game by raising the minimum wage to $20/hour to attract talent amidst a wave of new industrial projects!
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#NavasotaGrimesCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #JobCompetitiveness #LaborStandards #NavasotaCounty
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#NavasotaGrimesCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #JobCompetitiveness #LaborStandards #NavasotaCounty
OLS alleged Grubhub Holdings, Inc.failed to respond to a worker's deactivation appeal within 14 days of appeal required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub agreed to reinstate worker & pay $1,278.16 including $639.08 civil penalties and $639.08 fines.
October 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
OLS alleged Grubhub Holdings, Inc.failed to respond to a worker's deactivation appeal within 14 days of appeal required by the App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance. Grubhub agreed to reinstate worker & pay $1,278.16 including $639.08 civil penalties and $639.08 fines.
Another step forward for domestic workers' rights in Seattle, giving them the much-needed protections they deserve!
@mayor.seattle.gov signs bill to strengthen rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Read the full press release at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
@mayor.seattle.gov signs bill to strengthen rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Read the full press release at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
October 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Another step forward for domestic workers' rights in Seattle, giving them the much-needed protections they deserve!
@mayor.seattle.gov signs bill to strengthen rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Read the full press release at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
@mayor.seattle.gov signs bill to strengthen rights under the Domestic Workers Ordinance. Read the full press release at www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
OLS announces the new minimum wage. Starting January 1, 2027, businesses will pay employees $22.14 per hour.
Read the full press release at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
For more information, visit the Minimum Wage webpage at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Read the full press release at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
For more information, visit the Minimum Wage webpage at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
September 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM
OLS announces the new minimum wage. Starting January 1, 2027, businesses will pay employees $22.14 per hour.
Read the full press release at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
For more information, visit the Minimum Wage webpage at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Read the full press release at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
For more information, visit the Minimum Wage webpage at seattle.gov/laborstandar...
Union leaders are demanding enforceable labor standards for public subsidies, highlighting how Project Labor Agreements can create local jobs and opportunities in Prince George's County.
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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #ApprenticeshipPathways #PrinceGeorgesCounty
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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #ApprenticeshipPathways #PrinceGeorgesCounty
Union leaders urge project labor agreement, apprenticeship and local-hire guarantees for Sphere
Union leaders, apprentices and tradespeople told the County Council to require a project labor agreement, prevailing wages and registered apprenticeship slots before authorizing public subsidies for the proposed Sphere at National Harbor.
citizenportal.ai
September 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Union leaders are demanding enforceable labor standards for public subsidies, highlighting how Project Labor Agreements can create local jobs and opportunities in Prince George's County.
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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #ApprenticeshipPathways #PrinceGeorgesCounty
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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #LaborStandards #ApprenticeshipPathways #PrinceGeorgesCounty
OLS alleged that Instacart violated the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance by failing to provide the mandatory minimum payment for orders originating from two restaurants. Instacart agreed to pay $149,786.22 to 846 affected workers.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
September 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
OLS alleged that Instacart violated the App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance by failing to provide the mandatory minimum payment for orders originating from two restaurants. Instacart agreed to pay $149,786.22 to 846 affected workers.
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...
www.seattle.gov/laborstandar...