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[Action Alert] New Overtime Rules Propose $56,000-$70,000 as Salary Threshold
Over the last six months, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has worked with stakeholders to update the “white collar” exemptions under the Minimum Wage Act for Executive,
You Voted: What’s the Result?
As of early Thursday, there have been more than two million ballots counted in this year’s Nov. 6th general election and there are still more than 700,000 left to count.
L&I Schedules Additional Listening Sessions on Overtime, Salary Threshold Rules
The Department of Labor & Industries will hold additional listening sessions on a revised version of the overtime and salary threshold employment rules for executive, administrative and professional (EAP) workers.
Phone2Action Alert: Labor & Industries Proposes Salary Threshold of up to $75,000!
Over the last six months, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has worked with stakeholders to update the “white collar” exemptions under the Minimum Wage Act for Executive,
Win: New Flyer Available About Service Animals
Last session, Washington Hospitality worked with stakeholders and legislators to update the state’s service animal law. Today, a new informational flyer was released to offer businesses and service animal handlers
Paid Family & Medical Leave: Are You Ready? View our webinar
With the start of the paid family & medical leave program set to begin on Jan. 1, 2019, the Washington Hospitality Association wants to make sure you have the information
NEWS: L&I proposes significant drop in workers’ comp rates for 2019
(The following press release was issued by L&I on Sept. 19, 2018) L&I proposes significant drop in workers’ comp rates for 2019 TUMWATER – The price of workers’ compensation insurance
Regional Meetings! Save the Date
Join the Government Affairs team as we travel the four corners of Washington state for regional meetings! Regional meetings are a way for you to provide input on what issues
Anthony Anton, Washington Hospitality members appointed to Tourism Marketing Authority Board
OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the nine members of the new Washington Tourism Marketing Authority Board (WTMA). Anthony Anton, President and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association
Spokesman Review Op-ed: Protect groceries in Spokane now and this November
*This article was published in the Spokesman Review on July 9, 2018.* Barbara Richardson and Sonja Halverson: Protect groceries in Spokane now and this November Mon., July 9, 2018, 2:40
Washington Hospitality Association 2018 Legislative Endorsements
OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, June 26, the Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs Committee met to endorse legislative candidates ahead of the 2018 primary election. During May and June, the State
9 Ways Restaurants Can Fight Harassment in the #MeToo World
(This article originally appeared on foodnewsfeed.com by Laura Zolman Kirk) After the shock and gut-wrenching details of #MeToo story after #MeToo story, the restaurant industry is left asking what it
Washington Hospitality Association recognizes 2018 Legislative Heroes
OLYMPIA –The Washington Hospitality Association is proud to recognize the following 2018 Legislative Heroes: Sen. Christine Rolfes, D- Kitsap County, Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, Rep. Kristine Reeves, D- Federal
L & I Rulemaking begins on Salary Threshold for Overtime Exempt Employees
This week the state Department of Labor & Industries held its first stakeholder meeting to begin rulemaking on the salary threshold for Executive, Administrative and Professional exemptions from the Minimum
Major grant awarded to Education Foundation
The Washington Hospitality Association Education Foundation received great news today! The state Department of Commerce announced three winners of the Skilled Worker Awareness grant. The Education Foundation was awarded more