Alcohol to go toolkit

The rules for alcohol to-go have changed—don’t get left behind! This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on the state’s alcohol-to-go laws, including changes that were made after the pandemic. The toolkit also outlines the necessary endorsements for businesses to offer alcohol to-go services and includes resources such as webinars to help establishments navigate these regulations.

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Wages & Salaries Toolkit

Wages & Salaries Toolkit

This year saw several changes to wage and salary regulations in Washington state. The new minimum wage in 2026 will be $17.13 for most of the state, and overtime thresholds have been updated. In addition, local minimum wages are becoming more common — and more complex — across the state.

Tips, Tip Pooling and Service Charges

Tips, Tip Pooling and Service Charges

Aren’t tips, tip pools, service charges and surcharges the same thing?

Each has its own legal rules and risks, but there is cross over. A mandatory tip out is a tip pool. A surcharge may qualify as a service charge.