Resources & Training

Domestic Workers Ordinance. This link is to the Municipal Code that has all the language of the law.

Director’s Rules (Chapter 160). This link is to the administrative rules that help clarify certain parts of the rights and responsibilities afforded by the law.

Question & Answers. This link is to a document that has many commonly asked questions and answers about the law.

Informational Booklet. The Office of Labor Standards created an informational booklet for both domestic workers and the households and businesses that pay for their services. This booklet is available in English and 20 additional languages.

Flyer. The Office of Labor Standards created a flyer with basic information about the law. This flyer is available in six languages.

Short Videos. The Office of Labor Standards created six short videos about this law. To view this, please visit the Office’s training page or visit our YouTube playlist.

Discrimination and Harassment Protections. Discrimination and harassment are illegal! If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination or harassment because of your race, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation or another protected identity, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at (206) 684-4500 or civilrights@seattle.gov or visit: https://seattle.gov/civilrights.

Domestic Worker Standards Board. The Domestic Workers Standards Board provides a place for domestic workers, employers, private households, worker organizations, and the public to consider and suggest ways to improve the working conditions of domestic workers.

The Board makes these suggestions to the Office of Labor Standards, Mayor, and City Council. Examples may include new laws or programs, and changes to the City's outreach and enforcement efforts.

Community Organizations. There are several community organizations that provide outreach, education, or other resources for domestic workers.

• National Domestic Workers Alliance
  The National Domestic Workers Alliance is a national advocacy organization that works to improve working conditions for domestic workers.