Public comments on proposed rules accepted until July 14, 2021
| For Immediate Release Contact Information Cynthia Santana Phone: 206-256-5219 Email: cynthia.santana@seattle.gov |
Seattle Office of Labor Standards Invites Additional Public Comment on Changes to Select Administrative Rules Proposed for Seattle’s TNC Minimum Compensation Ordinance
Public comments on proposed rules accepted until July 14, 2021
Seattle, WA – (June 30, 2021) The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces a third comment period for proposed administrative rules for the Transportation Network Company (TNC) Minimum Compensation Ordinance (Seattle Municipal Code 14.33). The ordinance requires TNCs like Uber and Lyft to provide a minimum per minute and per mile payment for each covered trip by a TNC driver. In May 2021, OLS released proposed administrative rules for comment. Based on those public comments OLS made limited adjustments to the rules. Members of the public will now have a third opportunity to comment on these limited changes. Members of the public have 14 days – until July14, 2021,at 5:00 pm PST – to comment on the proposed rules.
Please send comments by email to laborstandards@seattle.gov or by regular mail to:
Seattle Office of Labor Standards
810 Third Ave.,
Suite 375 Seattle, WA
98104-1627
Attn: Kerem Levitas, OLS Policy Analyst
You can also comment by calling (206) 256-5297
The full text of proposed changes, as well as the original proposed Chapter, is available on the OLS website: http://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards/ordinances/tnc-legislation/minimum-compensation-ordinance
When final, the rules will be designated as Chapter 210 of the Seattle Human Rights Rules (SHRR). After the comment period ends, OLS will consider comments and issue final rules in 2021.
For more information about the TNC Driver Minimum Compensation Ordinance, and Seattle’s other labor standards, visit https://www.seattle.gov/laborstandards or call 206-256-5297.
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