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Weekly Update — Managing labor costs by motivating employees, new Seattle tax proposal, Hospitality Summits
[HUB] Managing labor costs by motivating workers A best practice to reduce the high costs of turnover is to not lose good workers in the first place — we can
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 2/19/20
Restrictive scheduling bills; Coronavirus precautions and resources; Hospitality Summits coming soon.
Weekly Update — Buying and selling your restaurant, restrictive scheduling dead, CBD in food and drink
Restrictive scheduling is dead… After failing to move out of the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee, Senate Bill 5717, AKA restrictive scheduling is effectively dead for the session. This is
The Rise of Digital Skimming – Risk Mitigation Tips
This article was originally published in Elavon’s Payment Smart newsletter. The Washington Hospitality Association’s payments processing system is backed by U.S. Bank/Elavon. The term “digital skimming” describes a relatively new
Weekly Update — Meals and breaks guidance, Coronavirus, King County jobs tax bill
[HUB] Meals and breaks, updated guidance With increased attention to the laws on meals and rest breaks, Washington Hospitality Association members may access the most up-to-date guidance on this topic
Coronavirus and restaurants: Information and tools
In January 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first U.S. case of the coronavirus had been discovered in Washington state. The National Restaurant Association has resources
Payments: It’s About to Get Real (Time)
The Washington Hospitality Association’s payments processing system is backed by U.S. Bank/Elavon. Elavon is already working on leveraging the RTP system and is dedicated to furthering funding at the speed
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 2/4/20
Hospitality members speak on crime in Seattle; Teenage employment compliance.
What to do with 226-J penalty letters
According to the National Restaurant Association, if you receive a letter entitled 226-J from the Internal Revenue Service, don’t ignore it. “The 226-J letters are the IRS’s official notice to