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.

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The Office of Labor Standards enforces Seattle’s labor standards ordinances to protect workers and educate employers on their responsibilities.