In February 2024, the voters of Renton passed the citizen-led Initiative 23-02, which is an ordinance setting Labor Standard requirements for employers and certain employees who work within our city.
The City has 180 days from the election certification date of February 23, 2024 to develop rules and procedures for implementing and certifying compliance with this ordinance. During this time, the City will seek input and guidance from stakeholders like you before finalizing these rules.
NOTE: Under the voter-initiated ordinance, tips paid to employees do not count towards the minimum wage, and covered employers will no longer be allowed to pay lower than minimum wage rates for certain categories of workers, such as minors under 16, certified workers with disabilities, or on-the-job learners with state-issued subminimum wage certificates.
Covered employers must offer additional hours of work to qualified, part-time employees before hiring new employees or subcontractors (including temporary agencies).
All employers, including those not otherwise covered by the above requirements, are prohibited from retaliating against anyone who exercises rights protected by the ordinance, including seeking or providing information about the ordinance’s requirements or making a complaint of alleged violations.
Read the full ordinance here and find answers to frequently asked questions on our website which will be updated throughout our rulemaking process. If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].
This site will continue to be updated with additional information and the city will be asking for feedback as we work through the rulemaking over the coming months.