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26 results for “labor standards” · minutes

  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-07-02

    Jul 2, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On July 2, 2026, the Seattle Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee, presided over by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck with three members present, unanimously approved four appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board: Danielle Budd and Estefana R. Harry for terms ending February 28, 2028, and Serhii Fulytka and Jared Lowery for terms ending February 28, 2029. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121207, an ordinance establishing the Forensic Digital Evidence classification title series and corresponding pay rates in the Seattle Police Department. All votes were 3–0 in favor with no opposition.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-04-17

Apr 17, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on April 17, 2026, at 9:33 a.m., with four members present (Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka) and one excused absence. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of six appointments to the Seattle Music Commission—Ryan Patrick Devlin, Janice L. Jimenez, Marshall Hugh Massengale, Seven Sky Spillios, Tina Marie Tyler, and K.M. Van Petten—each for a term through August 31, 2028, with all four voting members in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the Seattle Music Commission Overview, the Labor Standards Advisory Commission Overview, and the Office of Economic Development Workforce Development Strategic Plan.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 4/17/2026

    Apr 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 17, 2026, the Seattle Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee held a meeting where it heard an overview of the Seattle Music Commission and unanimously recommended confirmation of six new commission members—Ryan Patrick Devlin, Janice L. Jimenez, Marshall Hugh Massengale, Seven Sky Spillios, Tina Marie Tyler, and K.M. Van Petten—each for terms extending to August 31, 2028. The Committee also received information items on the Labor Standards Advisory Commission and the Office of Economic Development's Workforce Development Strategic Plan. All four present committee members voted in favor of each appointment with no opposition.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-04-03

    Apr 3, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on April 3, 2026, at 9:36 a.m. with Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, and Rob Saka present. The Committee recommended City Council confirmation of five reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board: Juan C. Rodriguez (term to February 29, 2028), and Fynniecko Glover Jr., Eliana Horn, Tiffany Kelly-Gray, and Stephanie Lachman (all terms to February 28, 2029), with all four present members voting in favor of each appointment. The Committee also heard informational items on the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board Overview and the Domestic Workers Standards Board Overview.

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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-02-06

    Feb 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on February 6, 2026, at 9:32 a.m., presided over by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck with five members present. The committee heard two information items: an Office of Labor Standards Department Overview (Inf 2828) and a Human Services Department presentation on Aging and Disability Services (Inf 2829). Resolution 32191 was discussed, which identifies an opportunity to develop a regional transportation hub adjacent to Westlake Park and sets forth directions for its functionality, safety, and urban compatibility, along with guiding principles for public projects in the surrounding area. The meeting adjourned at 11:31 a.m.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-28

    Oct 28, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On October 28, 2025, the Seattle Select Budget Committee met to discuss Councilmember budget proposals for the 2026 Proposed Budget, including Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs) in advance of the Balancing Package development. Eight committee members were present, with Sara Nelson arriving late, and Chair Dan Strauss presiding. The committee heard seventeen Information Items spanning Finance General, City Budget Office, Office of the Mayor, Office for Civil Rights, Office of Arts and Culture, Department of Education and Early Learning, City Attorney's Office, Seattle Municipal Court, Office of Emergency Management, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Office of Labor Standards, Seattle Public Utilities, Office of Hearing Examiner, Seattle Information Technology Department, Seattle Department of Human Resources, and Department of Finance and Administrative Services.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-06-26

    Jun 26, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on June 26, 2025, to confirm four appointments and conduct a roundtable discussion. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Kai Smith to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission for a term ending December 31, 2027 (4–0 vote). The Committee also unanimously recommended reappointment of four members to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission—Marissa G. Baker, Greg P. Ramirez, Amanda Powter, and Samuel Hilbert—each for terms ending April 30, 2027 (5–0 votes). Councilmember Sara Nelson presided, with four members present and one late arrival. The Committee also heard an information item on Brick and Mortar Retail Roundtable Discussion.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-04-24

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on April 24, 2025, from 2:03 p.m. to 2:41 p.m., with Councilmember Sara Nelson presiding and four of five members present. The Committee recommended City Council confirmation of two Labor Standards Advisory Commission appointments: Silvia Gonzalez for a term to April 30, 2026, and Corina Yballa for a term to April 30, 2026, both approved 4–0. The Committee also discussed the appointment of Patrice Tisdale to the same commission for a term to April 30, 2025, without a recorded recommendation vote.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2024-07-11

    Jul 11, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on July 11, 2024, at 2:02 PM in Seattle City Council chambers with four members present (Nelson, Hollingsworth, Rivera, Saka) and one excused absence (Kettle). The committee unanimously recommended seven appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and Labor Standards Advisory Commission: Bobby Forch and Jonathan Schirmer to the Ethics and Elections Commission for terms ending December 31, 2026 and 2025 respectively; and Danielle Alvarado, Billy Hetherington, Samuel Hilbert, Tom Lambro, and Amanda Powter to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission for terms ending April 30, 2025 or 2026. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 120781, which updates cannabis business definitions in the Seattle Municipal Code to align with state law by amending Section 6.500.020.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2024-07-09

    Jul 9, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on July 9, 2024, at 2:01 p.m., with Council President Sara Nelson presiding and nine members present. The council unanimously adopted an amended Introduction and Referral Calendar that added seven appointments: reappointments of Danielle Alvarado (Labor Standards Advisory Commission, term to April 30, 2026), Billy Hetherington (Labor Standards Advisory Commission, term to April 30, 2025), and Tom Lambro (Labor Standards Advisory Commission, term to April 30, 2026); appointments of Samuel Hilbert (Labor Standards Advisory Commission, term to April 30, 2025), Amanda Powter (Labor Standards Advisory Commission, term to April 30, 2025), Bobby Forch (Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, term to December 31, 2026), and Jonathan Schirmer (Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, term to December 31, 2025), with all items referred to the Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee. Thirteen members of the public provided comment during the public comment period.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2024-05-09

    May 9, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On May 9, 2024, the Seattle Council's Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee, chaired by Councilmember Sara Nelson with all five members present, held a meeting to consider two ordinances. CB 120766, relating to police officer recruitment and retention in the Seattle Police Department through position transfers from the Department of Human Resources and establishment of a recruitment and retention program, was recommended for passage with a 5–0 vote in favor. CB 120775, establishing new compensation and labor standards for app-based workers including minimum pay requirements and amendments to Seattle Municipal Code Sections 8.37, was recommended for passage with a 4–0 vote in favor and one abstention from Councilmember Hollingsworth. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 PM.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2024-04-25

    Apr 25, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on April 25, 2024, from 2:02 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber. The committee, with five members present (Council President Sara Nelson, Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, and Rob Saka), unanimously approved two appointments: Marissa G. Baker to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission through April 30, 2025, and Kristin Hawes to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission through December 31, 2026. The committee also discussed two ordinances: CB 120766, relating to recruitment and retention of police officers and budget adjustments across departments, and CB 120775, establishing minimum pay requirements and labor standards for app-based workers under Seattle Municipal Code Section 8.37.

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  • Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2023-09-21

    Sep 21, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on September 21, 2023, at 9:36 a.m., with Council President Debora Juarez presiding and three of five members present. The committee unanimously recommended (3–0) confirmation of Michael L. Reichert's reappointment to the Seattle Indian Services Commission through November 30, 2025, and Misha Y. Rodarte's reappointment to the same commission through June 30, 2026. The committee also unanimously recommended Greg P. Ramirez's appointment to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission through April 30, 2025, and approved as amended Resolution 32110 supporting a public-private partnership among Seattle, Seattle Public Schools, and the One Roof Partnership to develop a new Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, along with ordinance CB 120665 adjusting settlement briefing thresholds in City Council's Executive Session procedures. The meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2023-07-17

    Jul 17, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee met on July 17, 2023, at 9:33 a.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Herbold. The committee voted on CB 120580, an ordinance establishing labor standards and deactivation protections for app-based workers in Seattle and amending the Seattle Municipal Code, with the committee recommending passage as amended by a vote of 3–1–1 (Herbold, Lewis, and Mosqueda in favor; Pedersen opposed; Nelson abstaining). The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2023-07-11

    Jul 11, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee met on July 11, 2023, at 9:33 a.m., with Councilmembers Herbold, Lewis, Nelson, and Pedersen present and Mosqueda excused. The Committee reviewed the 2023 Mid-Year Police Accountability Report (Inf 2288) and recommended passage of CB 120608, which restructures the Community Police Commission by reducing its size, clarifying governance procedures, establishing Executive Director qualifications, and amending related sections of the Seattle Municipal Code; this measure passed 4–0 with no opposition. The Committee also discussed CB 120580, relating to labor standards and deactivation protections for app-based workers in Seattle. The meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2023-06-27

    Jun 27, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    This June 27, 2023 Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee meeting, presided over by Councilmember Herbold with five members present, heard three items of business: an informational update on Dual Dispatch (Inf 2282), discussion of Council Bill 120580 regarding app-based worker labor standards and deactivation protections under a new Chapter 8.40 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and an informational presentation on Age Friendly Seattle addressing social isolation and anti-ageism (Inf 2283). The meeting ran from 9:33 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamber.

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  • Finance and Housing Committee — Minutes 2023-03-15

    Mar 15, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Finance and Housing Committee met on March 15, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, chaired by Councilmember Mosqueda with five members present. The committee discussed CB 120514 establishing labor standards for app-based workers in Seattle, including paid sick and paid safe time requirements; CB 120527 authorizing acceptance of non-City funding and amending the 2023 Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program; and CB 120529 clarifying the Charter position of Director of Finance, which the committee recommended for passage with a 5–0 vote. The Information Item 2243 (Seattle Rescue Plan 2022 Year End Report) was not heard during the meeting.

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  • Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2023-02-16

    Feb 16, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on February 16, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., presided over by Council President Debora Juarez, with four members present and one absent (Kshama Sawant). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of four reappointments: Jeanie Chunn and Ilona Lohrey to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission through April 30, 2024; Gay Gilmore to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission through April 30, 2023; and Susan R. Taylor and Zach Jones Pekelis to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission through December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. All four reappointments passed 4–0, with no opposing votes. The meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2022-10-25

    Oct 25, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on October 25, 2022, to deliberate proposed amendments to the 2023–2024 Proposed Budget through Council Budget Actions and Statements of Legislative Intent, with Central Staff summarizing each amendment before sponsoring councilmembers spoke. Nine councilmembers were present (Mosqueda, Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, and Strauss), with Sawant arriving at 9:34 a.m., following the 9:32 a.m. start time. The committee heard information items from the Office of Arts & Culture, Office of City Auditor, Seattle Center, Department of Education and Early Learning, Seattle Information Technology Department, Office of Housing, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Office of Labor Standards, Seattle City Light, and Seattle Public Utilities. The meeting recessed at 12:54 p.m. and reconvened at 2:02 p.m. The City Budget Office information item was not heard during the committee meeting.

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  • Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2022-09-15

    Sep 15, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On September 15, 2022, the Seattle City Council's Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee, chaired by Council President Debora Juarez and attended by four members present and one late arrival, convened at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The Committee unanimously approved two appointments: Summer Hepburn to the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee for a term through December 31, 2023, and Kimberly Loving as Director of the Seattle Department of Human Resources for a term through September 1, 2026, with all five voting members in favor of both confirmations. The Committee also heard a presentation on the Seattle Office of Labor Standards Race and Social Justice Initiative before adjourning at 11:19 a.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2022-05-24

    May 24, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On May 24, 2022, the Seattle Council's Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and heard three items. The committee considered Inf 2061 regarding civilian and community oversight of the police, including a process for investigating complaints against the Chief of Police and amendments to Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 3.29. The committee also heard Inf 2062, a presentation on public safety in neighborhood business districts. Council Bill 120294, relating to app-based worker labor standards with minimum pay requirements and transparency provisions, was passed as amended with a 4–1 vote (Herbold, Lewis, Mosqueda, and Nelson in favor; Pedersen abstaining). The meeting was presided over by Councilmember Herbold and adjourned at 1:43 p.m.

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  • Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2022-05-19

    May 19, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 19, 2022 at 9:33 a.m., with Councilmembers Juarez, Pedersen, and Mosqueda present and Sawant and Strauss excused. The Committee heard an information item regarding Seattle Police Department data collection and management practices for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person (MMIP) cases. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of three appointments: Danielle Alvarado and Dustin Lambro to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission for terms ending April 30, 2024, and Chalia Stallings-Ala'ilima to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024, with all three votes passing 3–0. The meeting adjourned at 10:54 a.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2022-05-05

    May 5, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Public Safety and Human Services Committee of the Seattle City Council met remotely on May 5, 2022, from 2:02 p.m. to 3:02 p.m., with four members present (Lisa Herbold, Andrew Lewis, Sara Nelson, and Alex Pedersen) and one excused (Teresa Mosqueda). The committee discussed Council Bill 120294, which relates to app-based worker labor standards and establishes a compensation scheme for app-based workers with minimum pay requirements, transparency standards, and flexibility provisions, amending Sections 3.02.125, 3.15.000, and 6.208.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code and adding Title 8 and Chapter 8.37. No formal votes or actions were recorded in the minutes.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2022-04-26

    Apr 26, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely on April 26, 2022, from 9:31 a.m. to 12:56 p.m., with five council members present including Presiding Officer Lisa Herbold. The committee discussed the appointment of Joel C. Merkel to the Community Police Commission for a term through December 31, 2024, heard presentations on criminal case backlog and Seattle Police Department staffing updates including citywide hiring incentives for hard-to-fill positions, and reviewed a Human Services Department presentation on gender-based violence investments. The committee also discussed Council Bill 120294, an ordinance establishing minimum pay requirements and labor standards for app-based workers under a new Title 8, Chapter 8.37 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2022-04-12

    Apr 12, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely on April 12, 2022, at 9:31 a.m., with five members present (Councilmembers Herbold, Lewis, Mosqueda, Nelson, and Pedersen). The committee heard three informational items: an update on citywide hiring incentives (SLI CBO-013-A-002), a Seattle Municipal Court probation evolution 2022 update, and an update on federal task forces (SLI SPD-018-A-001). The committee also discussed Council Bill 120294, which proposes establishing minimum pay requirements and labor standards for app-based workers through amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.

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  • City of Seattle Domestic Workers Standards Board Meeting Minutes

    Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Domestic Workers Standards Board met on September 29, 2025, to review policy updates, outreach progress, and enforcement activities. Key developments included the Mayor's proposed budget utilizing fee money to offset general fund losses, two potential new funding sources (a 10-cent app-based work fee and restructured business tax system to be voted on November 4), and public budget hearings scheduled for October 7 and November 6 with a final vote on November 21. The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) reported significant 2024 outreach achievements including training 3,327 workers (a 75% increase), engaging 289 businesses, conducting 473 worker intakes that surfaced issues like misclassification and wage theft, and distributing over 100 hiring guides, while enforcement efforts identified backwages in multiple domestic worker cases.

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