Seattle expands Domestic Workers Ordinance: written agreements, records and termination notice
- Jurisdiction
- Seattle, WA
- Topic
- Notices
- Effective date
- 2027-07-01
- Who it covers
- Hiring entities of domestic workers in Seattle (nannies, house cleaners, caregivers)
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- Seattle Office of Labor Standards announcement, October 1, 2026.
- The changes align Seattle with Washington's statewide domestic worker law (SHB 2355).
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: Households and agencies employing domestic workers in Seattle. Prepare written agreement templates and record-keeping before July 2027. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-10-25T13:00-05:00
Official sources
- laborstandards.seattle.govhttps://laborstandards.seattle.gov/2026/10/01/mayor-wilson-signs-bill-to-strengthen-rights-for-domestic-workers-in-seattle/