Seattle Ordinance Requires Businesses to Provide Paid Sick and Safe Days to Workers

The Seattle City Council has approved a requirement that businesses in Seattle provide paid leave to employees when they or their family members fall ill or are a victim of domestic violence. Additionally, the new ordinance (Council Bill No. 117216) requires employers to post a notice informing employees of their leave rights. Approved on September 12, 2011, the new leave ordinance goes into effect on September 1, 2012.