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Seattle Office of Labor Standards Resolves Wage Theft and Paid Sick Leave Violations

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The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) investigated Ba Mien Seafood Market, LLC, a Seattle-based business, for alleged violations of the Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) and the Wage Theft Ordinances. As a result, the company agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $76,965.66 to 98 employees and $1,383.74 to the City of Seattle. The investigation revealed that the business failed to provide its employees with written notices of rights and employer's policy, notification of paid sick and safe time balance, and written notice of employment information.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) investigated Ba Mien Seafood Market, LLC for alleged violations of the Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) and the Wage Theft Ordinances.
  • The company agreed to pay a total financial remedy of $76,965.66 to 98 employees and $1,383.74 to the City of Seattle.
  • Ba Mien Seafood Market failed to provide its employees with written notices of rights and employer's policy, notification of paid sick and safe time balance, and written notice of employment information.
  • The City of Seattle's Office of Labor Standards (OLS) worked with the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) to provide culturally appropriate services to the immigrant Vietnamese workforce.
  • APALA will conduct workshops on educating workers at Ba Mien Seafood Market and host monthly educational workshops open to all communities to ensure accessible resources.
  • OLS Director, Steven Marchese, stated that when outreach, education, and enforcement come together, workers' rights are upheld, and businesses comply with Seattle's labor laws.

Statistics:

  • 98 employees received a financial remedy of $76,965.66 from Ba Mien Seafood Market.
  • The City of Seattle earned $1,383.74 as part of the settlement agreement.
  • Ba Mien Seafood Market has one Seattle location with approximately 50 employees.
  • The OLS investigated Ba Mien Seafood Market, LLC for alleged violations of the Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) and the Wage Theft Ordinances.

Sources:

  • City of Seattle: Office of Labor Standards (OLS)
  • Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) Seattle Chapter

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