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L&I Fact Sheet: Proposed changes to Washington overtime rules
This information provided here is from the fact sheet titled, “Proposed Changes to Washington’s Overtime Rules.” To see the original Fact sheet from the Department of Labor & Industries, click
Nine of the most important food code revisions you need to know about
The state Department of Health (DOH) has released their proposed draft revisions to update the Washington State Retail Food Code. This announcement continues the work that has taken place over
Draft Food Code public presentations in July, dates announced
The state Department of Health (DOH) has released their proposed draft revisions to update the Washington State Retail Food Code. This announcement continues the work that has taken place over
L&I proposes updated overtime threshold of 2.5 times the minimum wage by 2026 for Executive, Administrative, Professional staff
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The state Department of Labor and Industries today announced the filing of a rulemaking notice (CR-102) that would update the state’s salary overtime threshold for executive, administrative
Governor signs bill to protect hotel and motel workers, requires panic buttons
OLYMPIA, Wash. – On Monday, May 13, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5258, preventing the sexual harassment and sexual assault of certain isolated workers, into law. The
Short-term rental legislation signed into law, increases consumer safety
OLYMPIA, Wash. – On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 1798, concerning short-term rentals, into law. This bill was a top priority for the Washington Hospitality Association during
Restrictive Scheduling: Respond to Action Alert and Say NO to Statewide Scheduling Mandate
The hospitality industry is known for having flexible schedules and employee autonomy over their work schedules. This cornerstone of our industry is under direct attack with House Bill 1491/Senate Bill
Washington Hospitality Association supports protecting workers, providing panic buttons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2019 OLYMPIA, WASH. – The safety and security of employees is a top priority for the hospitality industry, which is why the Washington Hospitality Association
The 2019 Legislative Session Preview
*This article originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of The Washington Hospitality Association Magazine By Nicole Vukonich For the first time in a while, when the Legislature convenes on
Register Today: Hill Climb is Jan. 28
Hill Climb & Taste Our Best January 28, 2019 We are Washington hospitality. We are in this together as one industry and are the faces of the largest private employer
The Lens: Employers Prep for Paid Leave
The following article was published by The Lens on Dec. 21, 2018. View the article here. With the phase-in period for paid family and medical leave just around the corner,
The Lens: Business community concerned over proposed overtime changes
Reprinted Representatives from the business community say that while they appreciate efforts made by the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to update its overtime rules, they are concerned about
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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.