Washington Hospitality Weekly
Weekly Update: The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) Files HEHS Lawsuit Against Seattle
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) Files HEHS Lawsuit Against Seattle On Tuesday, The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle for Part 3 of the
Weekly Update: Primary Election Results are Rolling In
Primary Election Results are Rolling In Washington’s primary was Aug. 7 and ballots are still being counted! Following a national trend, what’s being described as a “blue wave,” Democratic candidates
Weekly Update: Primary Election is Five Days Away!
Primary Election is Five Days Away! Have you voted in this year’s primary election? Do you know who your Washington Hospitality Association endorsed candidates are? Click here to find out.
Weekly Update: National Restaurant and Lodging Associations Commit to Training 550,000 Workers, Students
National Restaurant and Lodging Associations Commit to Training 550,000 Workers, Students During an event at the White House last week, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the American Hotel
Weekly Update: We Need You! Submit Your Comments About the Food Code
We Need You! Submit Your Comments About the Food Code The Washington State Department of Health is now collecting public comments about the Food Code. The Food Code is updated
Weekly Update: Association CEO and Members Appointed to Tourism Marketing Authority Board
Association CEO and Members Appointed to Tourism Marketing Authority Board On July 11, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the nine members of the new Washington Tourism Marketing Authority Board (WTMA), including:
Weekly Update – Know Your Rights: Playing Music with a License
Know Your Rights: Playing Music with a License In 2016, your State Government Affairs Team secured a win on your behalf with passage of a law to offer protections if
Weekly Update: 2018 Legislative Endorsements
The Washington Hospitality Association 2018 Legislative Endorsements On June 26, the Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs Committee met to endorse legislative candidates ahead of the 2018 primary election. During May
Weekly Update: Food Service Requirements for Liquor Licenses Updated!
Win! Food Service Requirements for Liquor Licenses Updated! After months of work by the Washington Hospitality Association and with the input of our members, the food requirements under the spirits,
Weekly Update – Let Us Know Your Thoughts on Legislative Candidates in Your Area
Let Us Know Your Thoughts on Legislative Candidates in Your Area The Washington Hospitality Association Government Affairs team will spend $650,000 this election cycle protecting YOU and your business. We
Weekly Update: Ban the Box Takes Effect Today – What It Means for Employers
Ban the Box Takes Effect Today – What It Means for Employers Employers take notice: Starting today, a new law designed to help people with criminal convictions find employment and
Weekly Update: Pierce County Hiring Event a Big Success
Pierce County Hiring Event a Big Success Today was a big day for hospitality employers and job-seekers in Pierce County. Washington Hospitality Association’s Hiring Event connected Pierce County citizens with
Weekly Update: Hospitality Week, Month and Hiring Event Help Solve Labor Shortage
The Hunt is Over: Hospitality Week, Month and Hiring Event Help Solve Labor Shortage Earlier this month, Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed May as Hospitality Month. On Tuesday, the Tacoma City
Weekly Update: Seattle passes jobs tax, delays 1-124 rules
Seattle City Council Approves $50 Million Tax on Jobs On May 14, the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to tax jobs at businesses with more than $20 million in annual