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Weekly Update: Cantwell talks RRF; OSHA vaccine update; WA Cares delayed

RRF roundtable with Sen. Cantwell This week, Sen. Maria Cantwell held a roundtable with restaurant owners from across the state advocating for additional funding for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).

January 28, 2022

[Toolkit] Supply Chain

The Washington Hospitality Supply Chain Toolkit is a regularly updated toolkit that includes stories from the Washington Hospitality Association as well as relevant stories from other news sources about the

January 27, 2022

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Toolkit — WA Cares officially on hold until July 2023

UPDATE: January 27, 2022 Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1732 into law. It goes into effect immediately. Seattle Times: Gov. Inslee signs bills to delay, expand exemptions in WA Cares

January 27, 2022

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Two Minute Video: What you need to know 1/26/22

Our top priorities for the 2022 legislative session; our annual hill climb event happens Monday, January 31. Lend your voice in asking lawmakers to support the hospitality industry this session.

January 26, 2022

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Quick Bites: Changes to Washington food code

Quick Bites: Series Overview The Washington Hospitality Association presents Quick Bites – a video series that will help prepare members for upcoming changes to Washington State’s food code in 2022.

January 21, 2022

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Weekly Update: WA Cares update, Action Alert and new HERO online

WA Cares could be delayed by 18 months WA Cares – the state’s long-term care act that includes a payroll tax – is facing an uncertain future, and it looks

January 21, 2022

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[Class, Feb. 14] ServSafe Manager, Tacoma

January 20, 2022

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[Ask a Lawyer] What do I do when my employees have COVID?

January 14, 2022

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Weekly Update: Federal vaccine mandate on hold, again

Supreme Court blocks Biden vaccine mandate Court rules 6-3 on vaccine/testing mandate In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay for President Joe Biden’s vaccine/testing mandate. While

January 14, 2022

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Federal vaccine mandate on hold, again

January 13, 2022

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Two Minute Video: What you need to know 1/12/22

The omicron variant is spreading fast… and health officials are urging people to take extra precautions. A new year… means new content for our Northwest Hospitality Leadership podcast. We have an update on the long-term care program – Washington Cares.

January 12, 2022

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CEO Podcast: COVID Update

January 7, 2022

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Weekly Update: WA Cares on hold for now

WA Cares on hold: Lawmakers pledge to put the program on hold for 18 months Washington’s new long-term care program, WA Cares, was set to begin employee premium collection on

January 7, 2022

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[CEO Podcast] Anthony Anton discusses the upcoming Legislative session with Julia Gorton

Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton discusses the upcoming Legislative session with Julia Gorton, the director of state government affairs, in the latest episode of the CEO Podcast. Brought to you by UnitedHealthcare Group: Washington hospitality employees can enroll in individual and family health plans until Jan. 15. Learn more here: https://www.hospitality-health.com/wha

January 6, 2022

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Workplace outbreak resources and new CDC isolation recommendations

January 5, 2022

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Weekly Update: Cantwell talks RRF; OSHA vaccine update; WA Cares delayed

January 28, 2022

Toolkit — WA Cares officially on hold until July 2023

UPDATE: January 27, 2022 Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1732 into law. It goes into effect immediately. Seattle Times: Gov. Inslee signs bills to delay, expand exemptions in WA Cares

January 27, 2022

Quick Bites: Changes to Washington food code

January 21, 2022

Weekly Update: WA Cares update, Action Alert and new HERO online

WA Cares could be delayed by 18 months WA Cares – the state’s long-term care act that includes a payroll tax – is facing an uncertain future, and it looks

January 21, 2022

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Hill Climb 2022 @ Virtual

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Jan 31 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm

We have an exciting agenda lined up for Hill Climb 2022.

Join our virtual program live from 10-11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 31.

We have an exciting agenda lined up for Hill Climb 2022.

Association president & CEO Anthony Anton will give an update on the state of the industry and recovery efforts.
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) chairs will highlight our legislative wins from last year and discuss the importance of your involvement this year.
Your state government affairs team will talk about 2022 legislative priorities, issues of importance to small businesses and how you can help the team secure wins for the hospitality industry.
You’ll hear from legislative leaders from all four caucuses about what they’re doing to boost the state economy and support Washington businesses this session.
And we’ll hear a message from Ron Oh, chair of the Washington Hospitality Association Board of Directors.

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CEO Podcast: COVID update

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Feb 2 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton will give an update about COVID, the impact of the omicron variant and what it means for the industry. Bring your questions. Brought to you by IBA. Register here.

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Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson

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Feb 14 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Registration deadline: Jan. 31

Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.

Member: $150
Non-member: $220

Our ServSafe Manager classes are offered in a one-day review format. Upon registration, attendees will be mailed a ServSafe Manager book to study prior to attending the class. The WHAEF closes registration for classes two weeks in advance of the class date to ensure each attendee has ample time to study.

On the day of the class the attendee will receive approximately four hours of review of the ServSafe Manager materials. This information is presented through videos, PowerPoint presentations, time for Q&A and led by certified, industry experienced instructors.

The review is followed by the ServSafe Manager exam, proctored by the class instructor. The exam is multiple choice and available in multiple languages, large print and an instructor version are available for those interested in becoming a ServSafe instructor for their own establishment. The instructor exam is only available in English. A passing score is 75% regardless of the exam type.

Successful attendees will receive their ServSafe Manager certificates three to four weeks after the date of the class. Attendees who do not pass the exam can retake the course and exam up to three times in a 12 month period (additional fees for retakes will apply).

Accommodations are able to be made for those who need translators or have a disability

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[Webinar] State food code changes

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Feb 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Several changes to the Washington State Food Code are going into effect on March 1. Are you prepared?

The Washington Hospitality Association is excited to partner with the Washington State Department of Health to ensure you have all the information you need to prepare for these food code changes. Bring your questions at 10 a.m. on Feb. 16. Register here.

Sponsored by Harbor Foodservice.

And if you haven’t done so already, check out our video series “Quick Bites” where we summarize the key changes to the state food code.

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Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ Mt. Spokane High School

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Feb 26 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Registration deadline: Feb. 12

Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.

Member: $150
Non-member: $220

The day of the class the attendee will receive approximately four hours of review of the ServSafe Manager materials. This information is presented through videos, PowerPoint presentations, time for Q&A and led by certified, industry experienced instructors.

Accommodations are able to be made for those who need translators or have a disability.

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Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson

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Mar 3 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Registration deadline: Feb. 17

Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.

Member: $150
Non-member: $220

On the day of the class, the attendee will receive approximately four hours of review of the ServSafe Manager materials. This information is presented through videos, PowerPoint presentations, time for Q&A and led by certified, industry-experienced instructors.

The review is followed by the ServSafe Manager exam, proctored by the class instructor. The exam is multiple choice and available in multiple languages, large print and instructor versions are available for those interested in becoming a ServSafe instructor for their own establishment. The instructor exam is only available in English. A passing score is 75% regardless of the exam type.

Accommodations are able to be made for those who need translators or have a disability

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