tldrgov

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

Friday, August 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee discussed a proposed ordinance to strengthen protections for domestic workers in Seattle, including requirements for written agreements, paid leave protections, and advance notice before termination. The committee also heard informational presentations on a Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's contracts transition plan.

Key Decisions

  • Domestic Worker Labor Standards Ordinance (CB 14.23) Discussed
  • Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance Heard in Committee
  • King County Regional Homelessness Authority Contracts Transition Plan Heard in Committee
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. An ordinance relating to domestic worker labor standards in Seattle; amending Sections 14.23.010, 14.23.020, and 14.23.095 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding new Sections 14.23.025, 14.23.127, and 14.23.128 to the Seattle Municipal Code, to: establish written agreement requirement; establish protections for entitled paid and unpaid leave, including retaliation protection for taking permissible time off; require hiring entities to create and retain records; add advance notice of termination requirement; update remedies provisions; and conform to certain changes in state law and with City labor standards.
    Council Bill (CB)
    Action: discussed

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

  8. 2. Fair Pricing and Transparency Ordinance
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. 3. King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) Contracts Transition Plan
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. Adjournment