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Seattle Office of Labor Standards data cited: paid sick and safe time provided about $774,000 to gig workers in 2024
Summary
A public commenter cited Seattle Office of Labor Standards data showing roughly $774,000 in paid sick and safe time remedies for gig workers in 2024 and said more OLS analysis is expected by summer.
Alberto Alvarez, a remote speaker during the March 4 public comment period, highlighted data published by the Seattle Office of Labor Standards showing paid sick and safe time remedies for gig workers in 2024.
"In their data, they highlight financial remedies for Seattle Workers last year, listing paid sick and safe time to gig workers at around $774,000 for last year," Alvarez said. He added that the Office of Labor Standards is likely to publish additional information by summer.
Alvarez characterized that figure as an early data point that demonstrates how the city’s PayUp policy has provided gig workers paid leave and some financial remedies; he did not cite further breakdowns or the number of workers who received payments during the meeting.
The comment was made during the public comment portion of the council meeting; no council action on the OLS material was recorded at the session.
