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Government Affairs Meetings this Fall
Join your local legislators, hospitality operators and the Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs Team as they travel to your area for a regional meeting. Attending this interactive meeting will be
Service charges
Below is a general overview of service charges. It is not intended as legal advice, and is not an exhaustive discussion of the topic. If you have questions about any
Hospitality Association Announces 2017 Legislative Heroes
OLYMPIA – Annually, the Washington Hospitality Association recognizes lawmakers who are true champions of the hospitality industry’s priorities. The association is known for its political advocacy and acumen. Nominees for
Rule for Overtime Pay Struck Down
U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant has struck down the rule for overtime pay, saying the Labor Department set an excessively high salary threshold to determine which employees are exempt from
Public Hearings for I-1433
Public hearing in Tumwater August 8, 2017, 10:00 a.m. Labor & Industries Headquarters Auditorium 7273 Linderson Way SW Tumwater, WA 98501 Public hearing in Spokane August 16, 2017, 10:00
I-1433 Rules Summary
Definitions Clarifications have been made to the following: Absences exceeding three days: Three consecutive days an employee is scheduled to work. Health-related reasons: A serious public health concern that could
Paid Family and Medical Leave in Washington State
After many months of thoughtful, strategic planning by Democrats, Republicans, businesses and labor, Washington has a balanced, bipartisan law to create statewide paid family and medical leave. The bill was
Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
What are the types of leave included in the program? Family Leave: (1) Provide care for a family member with a serious health condition; (2) Bond with a child after
Washington’s new pregnancy accommodation law went into effect this week.
In June, the Washington Legislature passed the Healthy Starts Act, changing pregnancy accommodations for women in Washington workplaces. The law which went into effect on July 23, 2017, applies to
Labor Department Indicates It Will Rescind Tip-Pooling Restrictions
Disclaimer – You are reading archive content on tip pooling. For the most current information, visit: https://wahospitality.org/tip-pooling/ The U.S. Department of Labor has signaled its plan to rescind its controversial
Tip Pooling Changes on the Horizon – new deadlines
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it intends to issue a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” (NPRM) in August. The NPRM would rescind controversial tip-pooling restrictions which should come as a
Flavor Tax Exemption Ends, but New Taxes Stopped
This year the Legislature was under extreme pressure to find more resources. Due to the McCleary decision squeezing the budget from every angle, many tax exemptions have sunset, and new
Paid Family Leave Bill Signing – You are Invited to Celebrate with Us!
Happy 4th of July! This year, we hope you will consider extending your celebration an extra day – and join us in Olympia for the Governor’s bill signing, of SB
Washington State Minimum Wage (Initiative 1433)
Disclaimer – You are reading archive content on minimum wage. For the most current information, visit: https://wahospitality.org/resources/minimum-wage-resources/ Resources, FAQ, and Help I-1433 increased the minimum wage statewide to $11 per hour on
Businesses support bipartisan law creating statewide paid family and medical leave
OLYMPIA, WASH. (JUNE 30, 2017) – After many months of thoughtful, strategic planning by Democrats, Republicans, businesses and labor, Washington has proposed a balanced, bipartisan law to create statewide paid