Learn More About OLS
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance labor standards through thoughtful community and business engagement, strategic enforcement and innovative policy development, with a commitment to race and social justice.
Our Services
Our private and free services include:
- Labor Standards investigations to enforce Seattle's Labor Standards Ordinances
- Outreach and education to workers and businesses
- Compliance assistance for businesses
- Resources and referrals
Language interpretation, translations, and accommodations are available.
Where Our Laws Apply
OLS has jurisdiction within Seattle city limits. If your situation does not qualify for investigation, we will refer you to another agency for help.
- View map showing Seattle's boundary lines
This is Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections interactive mapping tool that can be used to determine if a particular location, based on address, is within Seattle’s city limits. It’s as easy as entering your address in the top left hand corner of the map. The purpose dotted lines show the northern and southern boundaries of the City. If your address is located within the purple lines, the address is within City limits.
Seattle Office for Labor Standards Central Building
810 Third Avenue, Suite 375 Seattle, WA 98104-1627
(206) 256-5297
The Central Building is at the corner of Third Avenue and Marion Street in downtown Seattle and is wheelchair accessible.
Public Transportation
Any bus that travels on Third Avenue passes by the Central Building. We are located one block away from the Pioneer Square station if traveling through the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel or on Sound Transit Link Light Rail. For bus information, visit King County Metro Trip Planner or One Bus Away.
Parking
Members of the public attending the City on official business will find several accessible parking stalls at the Sea-Park Parking Garage, located at 609 Sixth Avenue, which serves as the official parking garage for the City.
The SeaPark Parking Garage is located directly south of Seattle Municipal Tower and is adjacent to the Justice Center Building. Individuals with disabilities may use the walkway from the garage to the rear of the Justice Center. The parking rates may vary depending upon when you arrive.
SeaPark Parking Garage
609 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 223-2774
The Office of Labor Standards has jurisdiction within Seattle city limits
If your situation does not qualify for investigation by us, we will refer you to another agency for help.