Seattle may mandate “secure scheduling” for workers

SEATTLE -- Seattle leaders have proposed new rules for retail and food-service businesses with hourly employees, including requiring them to schedule shifts two weeks in advance and compensate workers for some last-minute changes - the latest push by a city that has led the nation in mandating worker benefits.Seattle was among the first to phase in a $15 hourly minimum wage, mandate sick leave for many companies and offer paid parental leave for city workers.Now, the mayor, city officials and la