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Dear community and business partners,
The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) are advising City Council on potential changes to the Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance and want to hear from you.
The PSST law has been in effect since 2012 and requires employers to provide paid leave for employees who work in Seattle:
- To care for themselves or a family member for a physical or mental health condition, including a doctor appointment
- To care for themselves, a family member, or a household member for reasons related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking
- When their family member’s school or place of care has been closed
- When their place of business has been closed by order of a public official for health reasons
- For employers of business with 250+ FTE, when their place of business has been closed for any health or safety reason
This law is for all workers in Seattle regardless of their immigration status. OLS and OIRA are hosting two opportunities for community discussion about potentially amending the definition of “family member”, exploring other authorized use of safe time, reducing barriers to verification, and other topics. For any questions, please contact Diana Salazar (OLS), diana.salazar@seattle.gov or Jena Yang (OIRA), jena.yang@seattle.gov
We can provide interpretation upon request. Please contact us if you would like to request interpretation.
Option 1
Thursday May 28th 9:00 -11:00 AM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88462030488
Option 2
Wednesday June 3rd 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86134098732
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