On July 15, Raise the Wage Responsibly turned in 2,600 signatures, much more than the 982 signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot and more than the 1,500 signatures submitted by Everett Deserves a Raise. Snohomish...
Read MoreUpdate Aug. 16 — This week, Burien Raise the Wage submitted signatures on an initiative effort to raise the minimum wage in Burien, excluding total compensation and including language around access to hours. We have confirmed...
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The new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect June 27.
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It’s become almost a yearly event. Smoke from nearby wildfires hangs over the area, creating hazardous conditions for anyone working or enjoying the outdoors. how can you know when the air is too unhealthy for workers and your guests?
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The state’s minimum wage will increase to $15.74 starting Jan. 1, 2023. The overtime thresholds will also increase to $57,293 for small employers and $65,478 for large employers. And don’t forget, also starting Jan. 1, most employers will need to include wage and salary information in job postings.
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The number and severity of catastrophic weather events are on the rise. Government agencies from FEMA to the CDC and Ready.gov offer myriad resources for preparedness and recovery but none is geared specifically to restaurant operations. The National Restaurant Association Always Ready: Natural Disasters gleans the best practices from official sources and restaurant operators—including human resources and risk managers from independent restaurants and national brands—to share recommendations for what to do in advance, during and after a natural disaster.
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The Mariners are hosting a Hospitality Industry Appreciation Day! Grab $20 Main Level and $10 View Level tickets to join your Washington Hospitality community for the Mariners playoff push as they take on the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Sept. 27!
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Fast-Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Act) into law this week. Here’s what you need to know about this new law, its impact on California restaurants, and the prospects of similar legislation becoming law in Washington.
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While the risk of being exposed to monkeypox for hotel employees is low, the virus can be transmitted by touching contaminated objects such as bedding or clothing. New best practices from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Association for Linen Management highlight what you need to know to keep your employees and your guests safe.
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An initiative sponsored by Raise the Wage Tukwila, received enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. The initiative will now be considered by the Tukwila City Council meeting on July 11 where the council can adopt the initiative as written or place it on the November ballot. Final action will take place at the July 18 council meeting.
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