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Supporters urge expansion of domestic‑worker protections; agency flags implementation costs
Summary
SB 60 53 would extend minimum wage, overtime, written‑agreement and anti‑discrimination protections to many domestic workers. Supporters cited Seattle's experience; Department of Labor & Industries said it would need time and resources to implement and suggested technical amendments.
Committee staff summarized SB 60 53 as a bill to establish labor protections for domestic workers, including minimum wage and overtime coverage, required written agreements and a model disclosure statement, notice and severance provisions, and remedies enforced under existing labor laws.
Multiple supporters — including caregivers,…
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