For Immediate Release

Contact: Cynthia Santana, Communications Manager

206-256-5219

cynthia.santana@seattle.gov

Seattle Office of Labor Standards Reaches Settlement with Rivas Painting for Alleged Violations of Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance

Seattle, WA (September 22, 2025) The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces a settlement with Rivas Painting Inc, dba Rivas Painting, for a total financial remedy of $112,734.05 to 43 affected workers, and $8,288.59 to the City of Seattle.

OLS investigated Rivas Painting, for alleged violations of the Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) Ordinance.

OLS alleged that Rivas Painting failed to:

Provide employees with a written PSST policy or notice of PSST accrual

Properly track employee accrual of PSST

Allow employees to use PSST

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