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Paid Family and Medical Leave in Washington
By Nicole Vukonich In July 2017, after months of negotiations and strategic planning a business and employee-friendly paid family and medical leave law was signed by the governor. Now
Weekly Update: Comments Needed on Overtime Draft Rules
Have You Commented on the Latest Draft of Overtime Rules? With fewer than 10 days before the comment deadline, we need you to get your comments in to the Department
Planning for Paid Family Medical Leave
By Rick Braa Q: It’s been some time since the “exciting” announcement was made about Paid Family Medical Leave coming to the workforce. Recently, we’ve been discussing it and
Weekly Update: Hospitality Employment Law Guides Now Available
Hospitality Employment Law Guides Now Available The Washington Hospitality Association is pleased to provide two members-only Employment Law Guides tailored to Washington state and your business: one for restaurants and
Weekly Update: Hospitality Pros Honored at Convention
Restaurant, Hotel Pros Honored at Hospitality Convention The best of hospitality from throughout the state were honored at the Washington Hospitality Convention Sunday at Renton’s Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. The
Hospitality Convention Honors Professionals in Restaurants, Hotels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Morgan Huether, local communications manager, 360-956-7279 ext. 135, morganhuether@wahospitality.org Hospitality Convention Honors Professionals in Restaurants, Hotels SEATTLE – Hospitality professionals from across the state
Weekly Update: Election Results – Ballots Still Being Counted
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
Weekly Update: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6 With less than a week before Election Day, there is still time to turn in your postage-paid ballot. Click here to find out about the
Weekly Update: Comments on Overtime Exemption, Salary Threshold Due Tomorrow
Last Chance: Comments on Overtime Exemption, Salary Threshold Due Tomorrow The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has worked with stakeholders to update the “white collar” exemptions under the
Weekly Update: New 2019 Minimum Wage Announced in Tacoma
Initiative 1634 Keeps Groceries Affordable The Washington Hospitality Association has joined the fight to keep groceries affordable. We’re supportive of ballot measure I-1634 because neighborhood businesses, workers, farms and families deserve protection
Our Story: How Washington Hospitality Association Launched its Brand
By Lisa Leinberger and Jillian Henze, Washington Hospitality Association Whether you are a new business owner or are revamping your old business, a brand is an important tool that
What’s at Stake in Your Brand
By Pia Larson, Fingerprint Marketing If you sneeze or have a runny nose, what do you ask for? A Kleenex, of course. Seldom do you ask for the generic
What is “interchange” processing?
Click the button below for instant access to the association’s credit card processing program. Call for an estimate now! Interchange is a fee that is set by the credit card
Getting Serious About Workplace Safety
By Paul Schlienz Unfortunately, accidents happen and when they occur in the workplace they can have long-lasting repercussions for the employer as well as the employee. Washington Hospitality Association
Weekly Update: L&I Proposes Salary Threshold of up to $75,000
L&I Proposes Salary Threshold of up to $75,000 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has worked with stakeholders to update the “white collar” exemptions under the Minimum Wage