Posts tagged Seattle Office of Labor Standards
Seattle minimum wage set to increase to $22 in 2027
October 1, 2026 // Seattle's minimum wage is slated for an increase at the beginning of next year, according to an announcement from the city's Office of Labor Standards. On Jan. 1, 2027, the minimum wage for Washington's largest city will take an 84-cent climb, reaching $22.14. Washington state has the highest minimum wage of any other state in the country, which is currently $17.13.
New Rule in Washington State Conflates Labor Policy with Public Health
September 28, 2026 // Simply put, if an operator doesn’t pay the tab for an alleged violation, they will get a sign posted in their restaurants’ windows that alerts the public of a failure to comply. The sign also states, “Due to this non-compliance, this establishment is subject to additional food safety inspections,” implying the violation is about food safety rather than an unpaid fine over a labor dispute. Perspective customers upon entering may be shocked by the red warning placard claiming the restaurant is a threat to public health.