Right to request input into the work schedule
Seattle Mun. Code § 14.22.030
in effect14.22.030 - Right to request input into the work schedule
A. At time of hire and during employment, the employee may identify any limitations or changes in work schedule availability. The employee has the right to request not to be scheduled for work shifts during certain times or at certain locations and the right to identify preferences for the hours or locations of work.
B. The employer shall consider and respond to employee requests under subsection 14.22.030A as follows:
1. If the employee's request is not due to a major life event, the employer shall engage in an interactive process with the employee to discuss the request. The employer may grant or deny the request for any reason that is not unlawful.
2. If the employee's request is due to a major life event, the employer shall engage in an interactive process with the employee to discuss the request, and may require verifying information from the employee with adequate notice and reasonable time to respond. The employer shall grant the request unless the employer has a bona fide business reason for denial and shall provide a written response. In the event of a denial, the employer's written response shall provide an explanation of the complete or partial denial of the request, and the bona fide business reason for the decision.
(Ord. 125135, § 1, 2016)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT14HURI_CH14.22SESC_14.22.030RIREININWOSCFetched: 11/1/2026