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New Heat Rules, Winning the Hiring Game & Updating ‘Know Your Rights’ Posters | Essential News for Washington Hospitality Employers!

In this episode, we cover key updates vital for Washington hospitality business owners. Discover the new Outdoor Heat Exposure Rules for employees and gain insights into our members-only webinar aimed at navigating today’s challenging hiring landscape. Plus, stay compliant with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by updating your ‘Know Your Rights’ poster. From new state regulations to winning in the recruitment game, we’ve got the News You Need To Know. Find additional resources at wahospitality.org. Thanks for watching, and special thanks to Adesso for their sponsorship.

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Tip reporting and IRS Form 8027: What fast-food businesses need to know

As a fast-food business owner, staying on top of tax regulations and requirements is important to avoid penalties and ensure compliance. One such form that may impact your business is the IRS Form 8027. This form is used to report tips received by employees in certain food and beverage establishments. Failing to file this form or inaccurately reporting tips could result in hefty fines for your business. Here is whatyou need to know about IRS Form 8027 and how it applies to your fast food business.

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Congress tackles food waste, helps restaurants with food donations

The Food Donation Improvement Act specifically expands liability protections to include donations of an apparently fit grocery product or apparently wholesome food that is “donated directly to a needy individual by a retail grocer, wholesaler, agricultural producer, restaurant, caterer, school food authority, or institution of higher education for which the recipient is charged a good Samaritan reduced price that is no greater than the cost of handling, administering, and distributing the food or product.”

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Join Tom O’Brien of Pacific Commercial Brokers at 10 a.m. Sept. 27 as he discusses preparing and valuing your business for a successful sale. During this webinar, Tom will discuss: steps to present your facility… Read More »
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8:30 am Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ Mt. Spokane High School
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ Mt. Spokane High School
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Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ Mt. Spokane High School
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Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
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Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
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8:30 am Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Oct 9 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Registration deadline: Sept. 25 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $160 Non-member: $230 Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format.… Read More »
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10:00 am Live webinar! Small business fa...
Live webinar! Small business fa...
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Did you know 66% of small business owners say they have come up short on funds? Maybe you applied for ERC funds and are still waiting for the IRS, or maybe you didn’t qualify for… Read More »
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L&I Webinar: Employer guide to w...
Oct 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to workers' rights
***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 Standards… Read More »
Oct
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L&I Webinar: Isolated worker pro...
Oct 12 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker protections
***Third-party webinar*** This is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515, enacted by the Washington state legislature in 2019 to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment against certain isolated workers in… Read More »
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8:30 am Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ Evergreen Lanes
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ Evergreen Lanes
Oct 13 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ Evergreen Lanes
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10:00 am L&I Webinar: White Collar Overti...
L&I Webinar: White Collar Overti...
Oct 18 @ 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… Read More »
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8:30 am Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
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Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
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