Wages & Salaries Toolkit

Wages & Salaries Toolkit

Wages & Salaries Toolkit Last updated Washington’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.73 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, and the state’s overtime-exempt salary thresholds will also increase. Several local governments have announced higher local...
Seattle Employee Requirements Toolkit

Seattle Employee Requirements Toolkit

Seattle Employee Requirements Toolkit Last updated The Seattle Employee Requirements toolkit is your essential guide to navigating local labor laws, including commuter benefits, paid sick and safe time, minimum wage, secure scheduling, hotel employee protections and...
Association member Aaron Tekulve is a James Beard Award finalist

Association member Aaron Tekulve is a James Beard Award finalist

Seattle chefs Aaron Tekulve and Johnny Courtney have earned national recognition as finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, one of the highest honors in the culinary industry. Leading the story locally is our own Aaron Tekulve, chef and owner of Surrell, a member...

Seattle Total Compensation

Seattle Minimum Wage Total Compensation Ability for Small Businesses   UPDATE OCT. 4 – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he is walking away from discussions regarding total compensation. As a result, total compensation will sunset effective Jan....
Quick Bites: Highlights of the state food code

Quick Bites: Highlights of the state food code

Quick Bites: Highlights of the state food code Last updated Approximately every eight years, Washington updates the state food code based on the most recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Model Food Code. In this toolkit, you will find the most important...