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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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Mar
19
Tue
8:30 am Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Mar 19 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Registration deadline: March 5 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Mar
20
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar! Introducing an IRS...
Live webinar! Introducing an IRS...
Mar 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Introducing an IRS tax credit specifically for restaurants and bars, with Adesso Capital
Tips fuel your business and it’s time you took advantage of the unique tax benefits afforded to you. The FICA Gratuity Credit is a federal tax credit for employers with tip-driven employees. This IRS credit[...]
Mar
21
Thu
1:00 pm Third-party webinar: Home Electr...
Third-party webinar: Home Electr...
Mar 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Third-party webinar: Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program
The Washington State Department of Commerce will hold virtual sessions about the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program at 1 p.m. on March 21 for eligible third-party small businesses. During the sessions, Commerce staff[...]
Mar
22
Fri
8:30 am Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Mar 22 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ WSU Everett Campus
Registration deadline: March 8 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240   The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK[...]
Mar
25
Mon
8:30 am Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Mar 25 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Vancouver ServSafe Manager Class @ Bleu Door Bakery
Registration deadline: March 11 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Mar
27
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar – The Hospitality P...
Live webinar – The Hospitality P...
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar - The Hospitality Profit: P&L management for front and back managers
P&L management is critical at the manager level yet financial training is often little and far between. Please join Rick Braa for a session focused on the most important financial report card in the restaurant[...]
Apr
5
Fri
8:30 am Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 22 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
8
Mon
8:30 am Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 8 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 25 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
10
Wed
10:00 am NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary transparency unveiled: Navigating new job posting policies
NEW DATE!! A recent Seattle Times article highlighted the increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against business owners for failing to comply with the state’s pay transparency requirements for job postings. In short, employers[...]
10:00 am Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Third-party webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]

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