Fair Work Center
| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founder | David Rolf |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington |
Executive Director | Danielle Alvarado |
| Website | https://www.fairworkcenter.org/ |
Fair Work Center is a Seattle-based non-profit group focused on improving working conditions and advocating for worker’s rights. In addition to education and advocacy, the group also provides legal aid for work-related matters.[1][2]
History
The Fair Work Center was founded in 2016 by David Rolf.[3]
In 2018, Fair Work Center merged with Working Washington, another Seattle-based worker’s rights organization.[4]
The group has advocated for workers rights in many instances.[5][3][4][6][7] In January 2025, Fair Work Center, along with other advocacy groups, held a lobbying day in Olympia to bring awareness and push for a new workers “bill of rights” in Washington.[6] The bill, Senate Bill 5023, was passed in March of 2025 and protects domestic workers, or those who work in private homes, such as nannies, gardeners, and house cleaners.[6][8]
In addition to their own advocacy work for domestic workers, the Fair Work Center also works with the Nanny Collective, a Seattle-based group that advocates for nannies and au pairs.[6][9]
Fair Work Center organizes and hosts different events to educate and bring awareness on worker's rights in addition to taking steps to create change.[10][11]
Legal work
In 2023, a group of caregivers who worked in homes operated by AssureCare sued the company, arguing their exemption for workers required to live on-site violated their constitutional right to equal protection. The group, who a King County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of in 2024, is represented by Fair Work Center attorney Jeremiah Miller.[12]
Leadership
David Rolf is the founder and president of the Fair Work Center. Danielle Alvarado has served as executive director since 2021.[7][13] Hannah Sabio-Howell works as the communications director for the center.[14]
References
- ^ "About Us". Fair Work Center. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Hardy, Kevin (2024-12-18). "'Why not us?' Nannies, housekeepers win labor protections in some states. • Stateline". Stateline. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ a b Contracting, National Alliance for Fair (2018-10-09). "Seattle worker-rights groups uniting to create 'one-stop shop' for workplace wrongs (WA)". National Alliance for Fair Contracting. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ a b "Seattle worker-rights groups uniting to create 'one-stop shop' for workplace wrongs". The Seattle Times. 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "Employee policies: Who can access paid sick leave?". Seattle's Child. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ a b c d "New "bill of rights" could help 100,000 domestic workers in Washington". www.realchangenews.org. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ a b Romero, Jacquelyn Jimenez (2025-03-19). "Immigration proceedings would become eligible use for sick leave under Washington bill • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Romero, Jacquelyn Jimenez (2025-03-31). "Domestic workers would gain new protections under Washington bill • Washington State Standard". Washington State Standard. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ "Who We Are | seattle.gov". www.seattle.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Herald-Republic, JASPER KENZO SUNDEEN Yakima (2023-08-15). "Angie Lara's experiences in agriculture drive her work at Fair Work Center in Yakima". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Herald-Republic, JASPER KENZO SUNDEEN Yakima (2023-05-28). "Employees at New Columbia Fruit Packers in Yakima raise concerns about working conditions". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Merrill, Monique (2025-09-16). "Washington justices wade into wage protection exemptions for live-in caregivers". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ FWC (2021-09-09). "Welcoming Danielle Alvarado as the new Executive Director of Fair Work Center & Working Washington". Fair Work Center. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Thomas, Elle (2024-07-31). "DoorDash announces more fees for Seattle customers". KIRO 7 News Seattle. Retrieved 2025-11-03.