Our Mission
Our mission is to advance labor standards through thoughtful community and business engagement, strategic enforcement and innovative policy development, with a commitment to race and social justice.
OLS will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of the holiday.
During regular business hours we are able 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.
2026 increase to Seattle minimum wage - click here to learn more.
If you are an app-based worker who has been deactivated since January 1, 2025, a new law may provide you with some additional rights – click here to learn more.
Our mission is to advance labor standards through thoughtful community and business engagement, strategic enforcement and innovative policy development, with a commitment to race and social justice.