On Tuesday, Seattle became the first jurisdiction in the country to create permanent paid sick and safe time (PSST) benefits for gig workers. Gig workers are independent contractors, like app-based food delivery workers. The ordinance was passed unanimously by Seattle City Council members. Instacart Full-Service Shopper Michelle Balzer said it is important these laws are put in place to protect workers as the app-based job industry continues to grow. “We have to naturally grow with it in the sense of having some kind of restrictions or regulations or something or else, you know, we get exploited or we get kind of left in the dust,” said Balzer. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/money/economy/seattle-permanent-paid-sick-leave-gig-workers/281-b0a05a63-dc1d-4744-8033-782cc529a834