Covid-19 Gig Worker Protections

In 2020, the City of Seattle passed two temporary COVID-19 laws that provided certain labor standards protections for gig workers: Gig Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time and Gig Worker Premium Pay.

  • The protections of the Gig Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time law were effective from July 13, 2020 through April 30, 2023.
  • The protections of the Gig Worker Premium Pay law were effective from June 26, 2020 through October 31, 2022.

The Office of Labor Standards has the authority to investigate potential violations of these laws until October 31, 2025. Employees with complaints are encouraged to approach the Office with their complaints as soon as possible. The Department may not be able to investigate complaints that are lodged after April 1, 2025. Workers may contact OLS by calling (206) 256-5297 or by filling out this form (click here).

Webinar (2020)

The COVID-19 Gig Worker Protections Webinar, issued in 2020, provides an overview of the rights and requirements of these two laws. Please note that this webinar was produced before the laws were suspended and does not mention the end date of the laws.

Webinar: Gig Worker Paid Sick and Safe Time and Premium Pay (August 2020)

To find our more information, please click on the ordinance webpages below.

Labor Standards

Steven Marchese, Director
Address: 810 3rd Avenue, Suite 375, Seattle, WA, 98104-1627
Phone: (206) 256-5297
laborstandards@seattle.gov

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