Please follow our discussion series as we post regular blogs on all the latest news with Seattle’s labor standards ordinances. We will also highlight various tools and resources that Business Impact NW can provide to educate and guide small business owners on understanding and complying with Seattle’s labor standards laws.
Business Impact NW and the Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Coalition (ECCC) are now providing free outreach, education, and technical assistance to business owners on the Seattle Labor Standards ordinances through a partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) under the Business Outreach and Education Fund (BOEF).
In our efforts to support small businesses under this partnership, we are continuously working on tools and resources to make compliance easier. Recently, we launched a user-friendly Seattle Labor Laws Guide website tool. Combining various resources into a comprehensive step-by-step guide, the tool guides business owners through the Seattle Labor Standards ordinances. It provides additional documents, download links and resources such as information on the minimum wage ordinance, paid leave, policies and procedures for conducting, or using criminal background checks, and more.
Here’s a preview of the interactive Seattle Labor Laws Guide website tool, which can be accessed at www.ecccseattlelaborlaws.org:
Be sure to follow our blog series as we continue to dive deeper into the details and impact of Seattle’s labor standards laws on small business owners.
About the author
Henry Wong
(Hen-ree Wong)
Henry has been with Business Impact NW since 2018 and is the Vice President of Programs, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the organization’s strategic vision. He oversees several crucial areas, including the Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) and the Food & Farm Programs. His commitment extends to contracting and procurement initiatives designed to strengthen local economies. With experience ranging from Business Coach to Program Director, Henry provides strategic guidance to program teams, ensuring effective client services and expanding outreach through regional partnerships.