Category: Washington State
15,000 WA businesses to receive restitution in labor poster scam
Dec 6, 2022 | Articles, Featured, Lodging, Lodging News B, Washington State
If so, you may be entitled to a refund plus interest. Two Florida-based companies were recently ordered to pay nearly $25 million in penalties and restitution in a labor poster scam targeting Washington businesses. As a reminder, association members don’t need to worry about getting labor posters – we send you a complimentary labor poster every year. Your 2023 labor poster will be in your mailbox soon.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Washington’s new job posting requirements
Dec 5, 2022 | Featured, Government Affairs, Lodging, Lodging News A, Washington State
Starting Jan. 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to include salary and benefits information in external and internal job postings. Head over to the members-only site to get a full recap of Catharine Morisset’s excellent webinar where she explains everything you need to know to comply with these recent amendments to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.
Read More[Toolkit] New laws and regulations businesses need to know for 2023
Nov 28, 2022 | Featured, Lodging News B, Toolkits, Washington State
All employers will be required to report SOC codes or job titles starting with the fourth-quarter 2022 tax report for unemployment insurance. SOC is a federal coding system that helps government agencies and private businesses compare occupational data.
Learn more about SOC codes in our New in 2023 Toolkit featuring a webinar replay, slide deck and common industry SOC codes.
Read MoreDelinquent unemployment tax collection resumes Dec. 1
Nov 15, 2022 | Featured, Government Affairs, News, Washington State
Unemployment tax collection resumes Dec. 1 The Employment Security Department (ESD) will restart...
Read MoreTwo Minute Video: What you need to know 10/18/22
Oct 18, 2022 | Featured, News, Washington State
The upcoming CEO podcast is a discussion about the new wage and overtime threshold. The Washington State Department of Commerce is processing Working Washington 5 Grants. The Association’s Government Affairs Committee has made its decision on who to endorse. The full list of endorsements can be found on wahospitality.org.
Read MoreNew state minimum wage set at $15.74 for 2023
Sep 30, 2022 | Featured, Featured, Government Affairs, Washington State
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.
Read MoreEmployers required to include salary info in job postings starting Jan. 1, 2023
Sep 21, 2022 | Featured, Government Affairs, News, Washington State
Over the last decade, we’ve seen several bills introduced by the Legislature to promote pay equity...
Read MoreKing County distributing free disinfecting wipes and sanitizers Sept. 9
Aug 31, 2022 | Articles, News, SRA Blog, Washington State
King County has announced they are having another event to distribute free disinfecting wipes and...
Read More5 things you need to know before applying for your Working Washington 5 grant
Aug 10, 2022 | Government Affairs, News, Washington State
The Working Washington Grants: Round 5 and Convention Center Grant Programs will begin accepting...
Read MoreAnnual Buyers Guide 2022
Aug 8, 2022 | Magazine, Washington State
Annual Buyers Guide 2022. This Buyer’s Guide is a helpful resource for members looking for potential products and services for their businesses.
Read MoreMaximize labor efficiency with federal programs
Jun 23, 2022 | Full Service, News, Washington State
Work Opportunity Tax Credit The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit...
Read MoreSeattle selected as 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup host city
Jun 16, 2022 | Lodging, News, Washington State
Seattle will be one of 16 North American host cities for the men’s 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup as...
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