# Fair Work Center

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**Fair Work Center** (FWC) is a [Seattle](/source/Seattle)-based [non-profit](/source/Nonprofit_organization) group formed in 2016. It focuses on improving working conditions and advocating for worker’s rights. In addition to education and advocacy, the group also provides [legal aid](/source/Legal_aid_in_the_United_States) for work-related matters.[1][2][3]

## History

The Fair Work Center was originally underwritten by the [Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 775](/source/Service_Employees_International_Union_(SEIU)_775).[4] At the time, it brought together eleven community organizations.[4] As of 2018, [David Rolf](/source/David_Rolf) was president of both the FWC and SEIU 775.[1]

On July 1, 2015, the Fair Work Center launched a legal clinic, in partnership with [Seattle University](/source/Seattle_University) and the [University of Washington School of Law](/source/University_of_Washington_School_of_Law).[4] In 2018, Fair Work Center merged with Working Washington, another Seattle-based worker’s rights organization.[1]

The group has advocated for workers rights in many instances.[5][1][6][7] In January 2025, Fair Work Center, along with other advocacy groups, held a lobbying day in [Olympia](/source/Olympia,_Washington) to bring awareness and push for a new workers “bill of rights” in [Washington](/source/Washington_(state)).[6] The bill, Senate Bill 5023, was introduced by Senator Rebecca Saldaña, D-Seattle.[8] It was passed in March 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](/source/Au_pair).[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](/source/Equal_Protection_Clause). The group, who a [King County](/source/King_County,_Washington) 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

1. ["Seattle worker-rights groups uniting to create 'one-stop shop' for workplace wrongs"](https://www.seattletimes.com/business/local-business/seattle-worker-rights-groups-uniting-to-create-one-stop-shop-for-workplace-wrongs/). *The Seattle Times*. 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. ["About Us"](https://www.fairworkcenter.org/about-us-3/). *Fair Work Center*. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. Hardy, Kevin (2024-12-18). ["'Why not us?' Nannies, housekeepers win labor protections in some states. • Stateline"](https://stateline.org/2024/12/18/why-not-us-nannies-housekeepers-win-labor-protections-in-some-states/). *Stateline*. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. Ford, Elizabeth (2025). ["Alt-Legal Services: Re-Visioning Lawyers’ Role in the Fight for Worker Power"](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=183465605&lang=en-gb&site=eds-live&scope=site). *Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law*. **46** (1): 1–54. [doi:10.15779/Z38DR2PB04](https://doi.org/10.15779/Z38DR2PB04). – via EBSCOhost.

1. ["Employee policies: Who can access paid sick leave?"](https://www.seattleschild.com/sponsored/employee-policies-who-can-access-paid-sick-leave/). *Seattle's Child*. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 2025-11-03.

1. ["New "bill of rights" could help 100,000 domestic workers in Washington"](https://www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/03/21/new-bill-rights-could-help-100000-domestic-workers-washington). *www.realchangenews.org*. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. Romero, Jacquelyn Jimenez (2025-03-19). ["Immigration proceedings would become eligible use for sick leave under Washington bill • Washington State Standard"](https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/19/immigration-proceedings-would-become-eligible-use-of-sick-leave-under-washington-bill/). *Washington State Standard*. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. Romero, Jacquelyn Jimenez (2025-03-31). ["Domestic workers would gain new protections under Washington bill • Washington State Standard"](https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/31/domestic-workers-would-gain-new-protections-under-washington-bill/). *Washington State Standard*. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. ["Who We Are | seattle.gov"](https://www.seattle.gov/domestic-workers-standards-board/who-we-are). *www.seattle.gov*. Retrieved 2025-11-03.

1. Herald-Republic, JASPER KENZO SUNDEEN Yakima (2023-08-15). ["Angie Lara's experiences in agriculture drive her work at Fair Work Center in Yakima"](https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/angie-laras-experiences-in-agriculture-drive-her-work-at-fair-work-center-in-yakima/article_bf1f38a4-3add-11ee-b3dc-fb81dea95639.html). *Yakima Herald-Republic*. Retrieved 2025-11-03.

1. Herald-Republic, JASPER KENZO SUNDEEN Yakima (2023-05-28). ["Employees at New Columbia Fruit Packers in Yakima raise concerns about working conditions"](https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/employees-at-new-columbia-fruit-packers-in-yakima-raise-concerns-about-working-conditions/article_50e1cfa8-fc14-11ed-adf0-03a5d90da592.html). *Yakima Herald-Republic*. Retrieved 2025-11-03.

1. Merrill, Monique (2025-09-16). ["Washington justices wade into wage protection exemptions for live-in caregivers"](https://www.courthousenews.com/washington-justices-wade-into-wage-protection-exemptions-for-live-in-caregivers). *Courthouse News Service*. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

1. FWC (2021-09-09). ["Welcoming Danielle Alvarado as the new Executive Director of Fair Work Center & Working Washington"](https://www.fairworkcenter.org/welcoming-danielle-alvarado-as-the-new-executive-director-of-fair-work-center-working-washington/). *Fair Work Center*. Retrieved 2025-10-20.

1. Thomas, Elle (2024-07-31). ["DoorDash announces more fees for Seattle customers"](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/doordash-announces-more-fees-seattle-customers/VLEDFVD5UZBAFLE34WBQFQMWRA/). *KIRO 7 News Seattle*. Retrieved 2025-11-03.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.fairworkcenter.org/)
- [Working Washington website](https://www.workingwa.org/)

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