The House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee considers issues relating to industrial insurance; unemployment compensation; collective bargaining; family leave; safety and health standards; occupational health; and employment standards such as wage laws and employment discrimination. The committee also considers issues relating to the building and construction trades.
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MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee.
Tomorrow, January 21, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | House | Labor & Workplace Standards | HHR D and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 10:30 AM Chamber: House Committee: Labor & Workplace Standards Location: HHR D and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | House | Labor & Workplace Standards | HHR D and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 8:00 AM Chamber: House Committee: Labor & Workplace Standards Location: HHR D and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Friday, January 24, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | House | Labor & Workplace Standards | HHR D and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 10:30 AM Chamber: House Committee: Labor & Workplace Standards Location: HHR D and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Berry, Liz |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Fosse, Mary |
| Vice Chair: | Scott, Shaun |
| Ranking Minority Member: | Schmidt, Suzanne |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | Ybarra, Alex |
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Berry, Liz (D) Chair |
132B Legislative Building | 360-786-7860 |
| Fosse, Mary (D) Vice Chair |
368 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7864 |
| Scott, Shaun (D) Vice Chair |
304 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7920 |
| Schmidt, Suzanne (R) Ranking Minority Member |
468 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7820 |
| Ybarra, Alex (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
470 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7808 |
| Bronoske, Dan (D) |
132D Legislative Building | 360-786-7958 |
| McEntire, Joel (R) |
409 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7870 |
| Obras, Edwin (D) |
305 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7834 |
| Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D) |
434B Legislative Building | 360-786-7972 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard, Kelly | Counsel | 243 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7147 |
| Tango, Trudes | Counsel | 204 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7384 |
| McCarthy, Benjamin | Counsel | 231 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7116 |
| Morishima, Jim | Counsel | 256 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7191 |
| Arthur, Alrick | Committee Document Specialist | 259A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7717 |
| Glatz, Brannon | Committee Document Specialist | 215A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7063 |
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