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L & I Rulemaking begins on Salary Threshold for Overtime Exempt Employees
This week the state Department of Labor & Industries held its first stakeholder meeting to begin rulemaking on the salary threshold for Executive, Administrative and Professional exemptions from the Minimum
Minimum Wage
There are currently five minimum wages in Washington state: State Minimum Wage Due to the passage of Initiative 1433, in Nov. 2016, the state minimum wage: Increased to $11
Service charges
Below is a general overview of service charges. It is not intended as legal advice, and is not an exhaustive discussion of the topic. If you have questions about any
Payroll Deductions
During an ongoing employment relationship (i.e., employee is still employed with the employer on payday), the following deductions are allowed, and may reduce the employee’s wage below the minimum wage
Using Teen Labor
The following is a checklist of what to have on file and regulations to follow when employing teen workers. There are three things an employer must have to employ youth
Weekly Update: Big Changes Coming in 2018 – Paid Leave and Minimum Wage
Big Changes Coming in 2018 – Paid Leave and Minimum Wage Washington’s employers are facing some big changes in 2018. Get ready for a new state paid sick leave program
Getting Creative: Retaining and Growing Great Employees in a Tight Labor Market
Employers are facing a challenging environment with a tight labor market where job seekers may just have the upper hand.
Weekly Update: Hospitality Statistics Bluebook Released to Public
Washington Hospitality Bluebook Released to Public The new Washington Hospitality Bluebook is meant to take competitiveness benchmarks and statistics to the next level by directly applying this information to the
Weekly Update: Paid Sick and Safe Leave Policy Amendment Put on Hold in Tacoma
Victory for Employers: Paid Sick and Safe Leave Policy Amendment Put on Hold in Tacoma In November, Washington voters passed Initiative 1433, mandating paid sick and safe leave accrual for
Support Education Foundation Through Golf FORE! Education Tournament, September 19
Support Education Foundation Through Golf FORE! Education Tournament, September 19 This year the Washington Hospitality Education Foundation has celebrated many wins for Association membership and local hospitality communities. Understanding that
I-1433 Rules Summary
Definitions Clarifications have been made to the following: Absences exceeding three days: Three consecutive days an employee is scheduled to work. Health-related reasons: A serious public health concern that could
Washington State Minimum Wage (Initiative 1433)
Resources, FAQ, and Help I-1433 increased the minimum wage statewide to $11 per hour on Jan. 1, 2017 (with the exception of Seattle which went up to $15). It also
Weekly Update: Paid Leave Legislation
Paid Leave Legislation: Video Update After many months of thoughtful strategic planning by Democrats, Republicans, businesses and labor, we believe the Legislature will act on paid family leave before the
Riding emotion to policy victory
Last week, Bernie Sanders reintroduced $15 federal minimum wage legislation. Five in six U.S.-based labor economists agree that such a policy would cost jobs for youth. (Washington Times)
If someone tells you they know how much restaurant servers make, don’t believe them
At the heart of the fight in Minneapolis over the “tip credit” is the question of how much tipped servers actually earn. The next time someone tells you how much money the average restaurant server makes in Minneapolis, you should probably take it with a grain of salt. (MinnPost)