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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
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 10/16/18
Service animals flyer; Seattle election news and endorsement of Prop 1; Washington Hospitality Convention is coming soon!
The Right Time in Your Career? (Earn a Hospitality MBA!)
Reprinted When is the perfect time to get a Masters of Business Administration degree? Is it directly out of undergrad, or should you have a few years of work experience
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
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
From the CEO: A Lesson to Remember
By Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association My father, Basil Anton, wasn’t the only one in my family who owned restaurants. In fact, many of my
Start Saving with Safety Today
By Anthony Anton, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO What would you do to save $15,000 today? Your brain may immediately jump to renegotiating costs with your suppliers, but
Health Care Savings Accounts: 20 Good Questions
To contact the Washington Hospitality Healthcare Solutions Benefit Specialist – click here What are the benefits of a health savings account (HSA)? HSAs are tax advantaged accounts that help people
Safety Pays Off in Unexpected Ways
In today’s tight job market, increasing workplace safety should be one of your talent retention strategies. Our partners at ERNwest offer tips on how to reduce the risks of common
Weekly Update: EAP Draft Rules to be Announced Friday
EAP Draft Rules to be Announced Friday Rulemaking Update: Draft rules on updating the salary threshold for the Executive Administrative and Professional (EAP) exemptions from the state Minimum Wage Act
Ask the Expert: Making Money in a Growth Economy
By Rick Braa, CHAE Part one of a two-part series. Q: With all the changes in the industry, especially with greater competition, wage growth and labor shortages, what
Healthcare 2022: The Quantified Self is Alive and Well
Click the button below for instant access to the association’s healthcare solutions. It’s more than medical! In a heartbeat, the future will be here. Is your business ready for
2019 Minimum Wage Increases
In most cities across Washington state, minimum wage will go up to $12 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2019. There are three exceptions to this: Seattle, SeaTac and Tacoma. Seattle