Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance
Ordinance 124930
Regulatory Snapshot: Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance
Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance (Ordinance 124930) is an enacted law in Washington under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2016-09-19 and becomes effective on 2017-07-01. Washington currently reports 7 tracked regulations with 7 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Washington within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in Ordinance 124930 itself.
Applicability under Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance: Seattle food service 500+ worldwide + 40+ Seattle; retail 500+ worldwide + 40+ Seattle. Penalty exposure is documented as: $500/violation. Office of Labor Standards enforcement. Notable exemptions: Smaller employers. Healthcare covered separately..
Summary
Seattle requires 14-day advance schedules for food service and retail. Premium for changes. Extra hours to existing workers first.
Key Requirements
14-day advance written schedule. Estimate at hire. Premium for last-minute changes. Must offer hours to existing part-time workers before new hires.
Penalties
$500/violation. Office of Labor Standards enforcement.
Applicability
Seattle food service 500+ worldwide + 40+ Seattle; retail 500+ worldwide + 40+ Seattle.
Exemptions
Smaller employers. Healthcare covered separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Washington is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance enacted?
Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance was enacted on 2016-09-19 and became effective on 2017-07-01. It was introduced as Ordinance 124930.
What are the penalties for violating Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance?
$500/violation. Office of Labor Standards enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance apply to small businesses?
Seattle food service 500+ worldwide + 40+ Seattle; retail 500+ worldwide + 40+ Seattle. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Washington compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Washington has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 7 enacted regulations out of 7 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance?
The official text of Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance (Ordinance 124930) is available from the Washington legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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