Investigates and resolves complaints regarding Seattle's Labor Standard laws, including the Minimum Wage Ordinance, Wage Theft Ordinance, Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, Domestic Workers Ordinance, Commuter Benefits, Hotel Employee Protections, Independent Contractor Protections, and any other laws the city may enact. Enforces Seattle's labor standards ordinances to protect workers and educate employers on their responsibilities.    Minimum Wage Ordinance: In 2024, the minimum wage in the City of Seattle is $19.97 per hour for large employers (501 or more employees worldwide) and $19.97 /hour for small employers (500 or fewer employees worldwide). Website for more info: http://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/minimum-wage   Wage Theft Ordinance: The Seattle Wage Theft Ordinance authorizes the Office of Labor Standards to investigate workers' complaints of nonpayment of wages and tips. The ordinance also requires employers to provide written notice to employees at time of hire of change of employment, containing the employer's name, physical address and contact information, pay rate, pay basis, regular pay day and tip policies. The Wage Theft Ordinance creates an administrative process for addressing wage theft complaints but does not replace criminal investigations. It remains a crime to withhold payment of wages and tips owed to employees under Seattle Municipal Code 14/20. Website for more info: http://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/wage-theft   Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance: The Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance (PSST) requires employers to provide paid sick and safe time for employees. PSST can be used for an employee's absence from work due to illness, medical appointments, or critical safety issue, including domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. The ordinance applies to all employers with more than four full-time equivalent employees. All employees are eligible for the new benefit, including full-time, part-time and temporary workers. Website for more info: http://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/paid-sick-and-safe-time   Fair Chance Employment Ordinance: The Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance sets limits on how employers can use conviction and arrest records for jobs within Seattle city limits. Increased employment opportunities will reduce recidivism, reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system and strengthen our community. Website for more info: http://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/fair-chance-employment   Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative: The Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative establishes protections for the health and safety of hotel employees working in Seattle. SMC 14. 25 focuses on improving employee health and safety by protecting employees from violent assault and sexual harassment, protecting hotel employees from injury, improving access to medical care for low income hotel employees, preventing disruptions in the hotel industry and providing enforcement guidelines. Website for more info: http://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/hotel-employees-health-and-safety-initiative