What makes Seattle different than other cities? We have laws guaranteeing that employees have access to paid sick leave, wage theft protections, one of the highest minimum wages in the country, and more. Learn what that means for you.
Every January, Washington and Seattle’s minimum wages increase. Today, the minimum wage in Washington is $17.13/hour. If you work in Seattle, it is $21.30.
Wage theft is illegal. if you have been asked to work off the clock, been paid less than an agreed-upon wage, or received a paycheck withheld – you have experienced wage theft.
New name. New look. Same mission. Same commitment to building worker power to win the world we
all deserve!
Fair Work Center is rebranding to Working Washington Rights Center, and our new website is under construction to better reflect the work we do every day: supporting workers, strengthening labor standards, and advancing economic justice.
The new website will make it easier to learn about our work and our history, and better reflect how the work we do connects to our sister organization, Working Washington.
Join our upcoming events.
The World Cup is right around the corner, and workers in Washington are preparing for rampant labor violations and increased ICE presence. Join an upcoming event to learn how we are fighting back.
