For Immediate Release
Contact: Cynthia Santana/Communications Manager 206-256-5219 cynthia.santana@seattle.gov
Administrative Rules proposed for Seattle’s Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative – Chapter 150
Office of Labor Standards invites public comments until April 23, 2018
Seattle – (April 9, 2018) The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) is proposing a revision to the administrative rule for the Hotel Employees Health and Safety (HEHS) Initiative (SMC 14.25). Members of the public have until April 23, 2018 at 5:00pm PST to comment on the proposed rule. The full text of the rule is available at:
http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/LaborStandards/Rules_HEHS_Chapter150_4-9-18.pdf
Please send comments by email to Jenee.jahn@seattle.gov or by regular mail to:
Seattle Office of Labor Standards
810 Third Ave., Suite 375
Seattle, WA 98104-1627
Attn: Jeneé Jahn, OLS Policy Analyst
You can also comment by calling 206-256-5297.
Chapter 150 will provide the framework for the administration of the HEHS Initiative. The administrative rules clarify many issues including:
- Scope of the right to paid time to make a police statement or consult with an advisor after reporting an act of violence by a hotel guest;
- Requirements related to cleaning limitations and premium pay for employees providing housekeeping services;
- Requirements related to payment of additional compensation related to health insurance costs and related exceptions to payment; and
- Content of the employee rights notice.
After the comment period ends, OLS will consider all feedback and issue final rules in May 2018.
For more information, visit https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards or call 206-256-5297.
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