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New cash ordinance for unincorporated Snohomish county
On Oct. 25 the Snohomish County Council voted unanimously to pass a new cash ordinance for unincorporated Snohomish County. On Jan.1, 2025 all businesses will be required to accept cash payments of up to $200 if operating in...
2024 Wage Changes, Public Safety Toolkit & Alcohol Delivery News 🍷
As 2023 winds down, get prepped for the 2024 wage spike to $16.28/hr, and see how it affects overtime exempt salaries. Local businesses in Seattle, SeaTac, and Tukwila - there are tailored wage changes for you, depending on various factors. Plus, ensure your business remains a safe space amidst rising vandalism and violence with our new Public Safety Toolkit. And good news for restaurateurs: alcohol delivery and takeout privileges continue. Dive deep into the details with our upcoming webinar on November 8. Stay informed and thrive, all thanks to our sponsor, Healthcare Solutions. 🌲🍴🍷
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Upcoming Events
Dec
13
Wed
1:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to w...
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to w...
Dec 13 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
***Third-party webinar*** The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards… Read More »
Dec
14
Thu
1:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker pro...
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker pro...
Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
***Third-party webinar*** This is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515, enacted by the Washington state legislature in 2019 to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment against certain isolated workers in… Read More »
Dec
15
Fri
8:30 am
Everett ServSafe Manager Class
@ Evergreen Lanes
Everett ServSafe Manager Class
@ Evergreen Lanes
Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Dec. 1 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $170 Non-member: $240 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Dec
20
Wed
10:00 am
L&I Webinar: White Collar Overti...
L&I Webinar: White Collar Overti...
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
**Third-party webinar** The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1, 2020, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect… Read More »
Dec
21
Thu
2:00 pm
L&I WEBINAR: Equal Pay and Oppor...
L&I WEBINAR: Equal Pay and Oppor...
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
**THIRD-PARTY WEBINAR** Job Posting Transparency – ESSB 5761 This is an educational webinar to inform employers about new job posting requirements effective Jan. 1, 2023. Employers with 15 or more employees must provide information on… Read More »
Jan
5
Fri
8:30 am
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Jan 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Dec. 22 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $170 Non-member: $240 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Jan
6
Sat
8:30 am
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class
@ Mt. Spokane High School
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class
@ Mt. Spokane High School
Jan 6 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Dec. 19 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $170 Non-member: $240 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Jan
8
Mon
8:30 am
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class
@ Bargreen Ellingson
Jan 8 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Dec. 20 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $170 Non-member: $240 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Jan
16
Tue
8:30 am
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class
@ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class
@ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Jan 16 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Jan. 2 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $170 Non-member: $240 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
Feb
7
Wed
10:00 am
Olympia First Aid/CPR/AED Training
@ Washington Hospitality Association
Olympia First Aid/CPR/AED Training
@ Washington Hospitality Association
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration deadline: Jan. 24 Registration by the deadline is required. Walk-ins are not accepted. Members: $70 Non-members: $85 Our comprehensive course covers all the basics of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated… Read More »
