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On the Issue: The proposed expansion of qui tam lawsuits
By Nicole Vukonich “Qui tam” is a Latin phrase meaning, “[he] who sues in this matter for the king as well as for himself.” Boiling it down, qui tam most
On the Issue: Protecting consumer data privacy
By Nicole Vukonich Before the 2019 legislative session began, the governor and leaders in the House and Senate stated their intention to prioritize legislation protecting consumer data privacy. Bolstered
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 7/30/19
A settlement may be coming for a class action lawsuit which could reimburse businesses for swipe fees incurred with visa or Mastercard charges from January 1, 2004 – January 25, 20-19; Public hearings about the overtime salary threshold are heading to eastern Washington next week.
Updates to law bars employers from asking pay history
Updates made to the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which take effect July 28, bars employers from requesting a job applicant’s wage or salary history, except under certain circumstances.
2019 letter from the Government Affairs Committee chairs
Like you, we are members of the Washington Hospitality Association, representing each aspect of our industry – full-service and quick-service restaurants, and lodging. As your Government Affairs Committee (GAC) chairs,
Weekly Update: Possible settlement in swipe fee antitrust lawsuit
Possible settlement in swipe fee antitrust litigation According to the National Restaurant Association, there is a potential settlement of class action litigation that could provide businesses with payment for prior
2019 Legislative Session Review
By Nicole Vukonich Looking back on the 2019 legislative session, it was record breaking. With one of the largest incoming classes of freshman legislators in years, to having the
Lex on Tech: How Washington’s new laws on personal delivery robots positively affect the hospitality industry
By Lex Nepomuceno The robots are coming! And these are not just any robots, because we all know that robots for manufacturing have been around for quite a while.
Let the party begin
By Rick Braa, CHAE Q: We have a highly seasonal business and we earn the bulk of our profit during the summer. We often get into a mode of being
Weekly Update: Convention keynote speaker will discuss diversity, equity and inclusion
Hospitality Convention keynote speaker will discuss diversity, equity and inclusion The Washington Hospitality Convention team is pleased to announce Marilyn Strickland will join the event as the keynote speaker. Strickland
Eye on Hospitality: Training – Key to quality, employee loyalty and retention
By Paul Schlienz You can’t have hospitality without customer service, and you can’t have customer service without training. “Our customers expect us to be top notch,” said Jerry Lynch,
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 7/16/19
Hearings for draft legislation to replace I-124 in Seattle; Washington Hospitality Convention and nominations for “STARS of Hospitality” Awards; Spokane needs your input on candidates for upcoming election.
Weekly Update: New grant trains job seekers before they reach employers
WIN: Pierce County program to deliver trained workforce A $1.75 million poverty reduction grant has been awarded to the Workforce Development Council in Pierce County. The Washington Hospitality Association Education
Member Spotlight: Azteca and Aqua by El Gaucho partner with Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission to feed the homeless
By Paul Schlienz The hospitality industry is working hard to better the lives of Seattle’s vulnerable homeless population. In partnership with Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission, Azteca Mexican Restaurants and