For job seekers + self-starters

For worker bees

• Paid Sick and Safe Time requires employers to provide paid leave for either critical safety issues or a personal or family member’s medical condition.
• Fair Chance Employment limits how employers can use conviction + arrest records when considering hires.
• The Minimum Wage Ordinance sets (you guessed it) minimum wages for Seattle. The number is currently at $18.69 per hour for companies that have 501+ employees and $16.50-$18.69 for smaller employers.
• The Wage Theft Ordinance allows OLS to investigate complaints of nonpayment of wages, tips, and other compensations — along with setting certain wage disclosure requirements.

For employers

• PAX West | Monday, Sept. 4 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St., Seattle | $71-$260 | Flex those controller thumbs and check out the popular gaming convention on its final day.
• Viva Presents: a 25-year BBQ | Monday, Sept. 4 | 2-10 p.m. | Monkey Loft, 2915 First Ave. S., Seattle | $15-$20 | Viva Recordings is celebrating its birthday with a Labor Day barbecue bash and sweet tunes from various DJs.

• Author Talk: Chris Guillebeau | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 6 p.m. | The Wyncote NW Forum, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $5-$25 | The author of “Gonzo Capitalism” discusses how post-Boomers are finding creative new ways to make bucks as they rewrite economic rules.

• Drawing Night at the Georgetown Steam Plant | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Georgetown Steam Plant, 6605 13th Ave. S., Seattle | Free | The 117-year old historic landmark may inspire you — bring your own art supplies.
• Rick Springfield: I Want My 80s Tour | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond | $44.50-$199.50 | All these years later, the soap star-turned-rocker still wishes he had “Jessie’s Girl.”

• Late Nites and Bites | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 3-7 p.m. | Northwest African American Museum, 2300 Massachusetts St., Seattle | $5-$10 | Explore the museum’s exhibits after hours while, grab snacks, and participate in a trivia + dancing game.

• Bellevue has deployed a new hybrid police-fire department unit to help those experiencing a mental health crisis. The Community Crisis Assistance Team differs from other first responders in that it has more flexibility to connect individuals with mental health resources. The goal is to make fewer arrests and hospitalizations.

• Nice start, Huskies. On Saturday, UW football won its first game of the season, beating Boise State at home, 56-19. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for 450 yards and five touchdown passes.

• Macklemore has teed up the first permanent location of his golf apparel brand Bogey Boys. The new shop is now open at the U Village, where Bogey Boys once had a pop-up. In addition to threads from an Adidas collaboration, there’s a golf simulator inside the store. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

• Wanna see our report card? US News and World Report released their rankings of the nation’s best high schools — and several local schools made the cut. Among the top 10 was Tesla STEM High School in Redmond, which was ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in Washington.

• Um, we may need to adopt this little cutie. The first seal pup of the season was recently spotted on the shores of West Seattle and reported to the Seal Sitters organization. Harbor seal season usually starts in June and runs through September, but it got off to a slow start this year. (West Seattle Blog)

• 6AM City — SEAtoday’s parent company founded and headquartered in Greenville, SC — was selected to present at the Venture Atlanta Conference next month. It will be recognized as one of the most investable companies in the Southeast region, selected out of 550+ applications.

• Roll Around Seatown | Roller skating community with events at White Center’s Southgate rink
• Rain City Rope Works | West Seattle jump rope team
• Double Dutch Divas | Promoting health + wellness for local youth through the fun of double dutch