Delinquent unemployment tax collection resumes Dec. 1
Unemployment tax collection resumes Dec. 1 The Employment Security Department (ESD) will restart...
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Category: Government Affairs
Government Affairs listening sessions coming to a community near you
The 2023 legislative session is right around the corner, which means we need to hear from you...
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2022 statewide and legislative candidate endorsements
Election season is upon us once again, which means the Washington Hospitality Association State...
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New state minimum wage set at $15.74 for 2023
The state’s minimum wage will increase to $15.74 starting Jan. 1, 2023. The overtime thresholds will also increase to $57,293 for small employers and $65,478 for large employers. And don’t forget, also starting Jan. 1, most employers will need to include wage and salary information in job postings.
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Employers required to include salary info in job postings starting Jan. 1, 2023
Over the last decade, we’ve seen several bills introduced by the Legislature to promote pay equity...
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5 things you need to know about California’s FAST Act
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Fast-Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act) into law this week. Here’s what you need to know about this new law, its impact on California restaurants, and the prospects of similar legislation becoming law in Washington.
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5 things you need to know before applying for your Working Washington 5 grant
The Working Washington Grants: Round 5 and Convention Center Grant Programs will begin accepting...
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Help Seattle restaurants survive: Fix delivery-fee cap at 15%
By Steve Hooper Special to The Times Your favorite neighborhood restaurant has been through a lot...
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Tukwila minimum wage initiative qualifies for November ballot
An initiative sponsored by Raise the Wage Tukwila, received enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The initiative will now be considered by the Tukwila City Council meeting on July 11 where the council can adopt the initiative as written or place it on the November ballot. Final action will take place at the July 18 council meeting.
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Bellingham single-use plastics ordinance takes effect July 31.
Bellingham’s single-use plastics ordinance (Ordinance 2021-05-023) passed in May of 2021 takes...
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LCB extends expiration dates for temporary allowances
During the pandemic, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) enacted temporary...
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Upcoming Events
Dec
2
Fri
9:00 am
Fisher Phillips webinar: Washing...
Fisher Phillips webinar: Washing...
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
** Thirst party webinar ** Starting January 1, 2023, all employers looking for candidates (even remote) in Washington must comply with Washington Equal Pay Opportunity Act amendments concerning job posting disclosures. This webinar will walk[...]
Dec
8
Thu
1:30 pm
L&I WEBINAR: Isolated Worker Pro...
L&I WEBINAR: Isolated Worker Pro...
Dec 8 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
**THIRD-PARTY WEBINAR** Isolated Worker Protections This is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515, which was enacted by the Washington state legislature in 2019 in an effort to prevent sexual[...]
Dec
10
Sat
8:30 am
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class
@ Mt. Spokane High School
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class
@ Mt. Spokane High School
Dec 10 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration deadline: Nov. 26 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away. Member: $150 Non-member: $220 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.[...]
Dec
12
Mon
11:00 am
ESD Webinar: Learn more about St...
ESD Webinar: Learn more about St...
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
***THIRD-PARTY WEBINAR*** ESD will require codes starting later this year During this webinar, Employment Security Department staff will discuss Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes and provide answers to frequently asked questions from employers. Learn[...]
Dec
14
Wed
10:00 am
L&I webinar: Employer Guide to W...
L&I webinar: Employer Guide to W...
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
**Third party webinar** The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment[...]
Dec
15
Thu
12:00 pm
Q1 Retro Enrollment Deadline
Q1 Retro Enrollment Deadline
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm
Retrospective Rating (Retro) is a safety incentive program offered by L&I, through a sponsoring association. In Retro, you have the potential to earn a partial refund on your[...]
2:00 pm
L&I WEBINAR: Equal Pay and Oppor...
L&I WEBINAR: Equal Pay and Oppor...
Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
**THIRD-PARTY WEBINAR** Job Posting Transparency – ESSB 5761 This is an educational webinar to inform employers about new job posting requirements effective Jan. 1, 2023. Employers with 15 or more employees must provide information on[...]
Dec
21
Wed
10:00 am
L&I WEBINAR: WHITE COLLAR (EAP) ...
L&I WEBINAR: WHITE COLLAR (EAP) ...
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
**THIRD-PARTY WEBINAR** The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1,2020, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect Jan.[...]
Jan
11
Wed
1:30 pm
L&I webinar: Employer Guide to W...
L&I webinar: Employer Guide to W...
Jan 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
**Third party webinar** The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment[...]
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