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The legislation would set new workplace standards for housekeepers, nannies, and others. Ana Rosa Bello broke down in tears as she recalled the repeated abuse she has endured as a housekeeper in Seattle. Bello described wage theft, discrimination, threats to her and her family, withheld documents, and being unfairly fired. But, as a single mother, […]
“This is the very first winter that I haven’t been incredibly strapped for money or overworking myself” Brianna Martinez has worked in hospitality for years. “I’ve been a barista, a smoothie maker, a yogurt shop person, a barback, a hostess,” she says. But it wasn’t until last year, when she was working as a bartender […]
Domestic workers in Washington state are fighting for a statewide bill of rights that ends industry exclusions from basic labor standards like minimum wage and sick time.
From artificial intelligence to worker benefits and the minimum wage, part two of The Impact’s business and labor series offers a look at recent workplace policy changes and the labor issues to watch in 2025. Featuring Q&A with Washington State Labor Council President April Sims and Working Washington Exec. Director Danielle Alvarado. Our Executive Director notes that working families […]
From The Seattle Times: Seattle delivery drivers have accused Uber Eats of shorting them on pay, violating the city’s minimum wage requirement for gig workers.Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards opened an investigation into Uber Eats, a subsidiary of rideshare company Uber, last week following complaints from workers that they were not receiving the correct pay for certain deliveries in Seattle, according to a spokesperson for the city agency.
DoorDash has spent more than $1 million since January lobbying to repeal Seattle’s minimum wage law for app-based delivery drivers, according to city records. Why it matters: The minimum wage ordinance has been a topic of intense debate since it took effect in January, with DoorDash and UberEats responding with new fees that some restaurants […]
SEATTLE — It could soon cost customers even more to order DoorDash in Seattle. The company confirmed on its website that it plans to add a $1.99 charge on certain long-distance orders starting Aug. 1 as it pushes the city council to drop its living wage standard for gig workers. A $1.99 minimum service fee […]
Doordash customers in Seattle will soon pay even higher fees to use the service in the city as the company cites a loss in revenue due to the minimum pay ordinance. Come August 1, get ready to fork out even more for your next DoorDash delivery order. The food delivery giant announced new fees Tuesday, […]