The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend their Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I. The Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as:
- Wage requirements
- Tracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements
- Minimum wage, overtime and tips
- Paid sick leave and other protected leave requirements
- Employee protections from retaliation and discrimination
- Agricultural employment
- Youth employment
- Workplace rights complaint process
A 15-minute question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Upon registration, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar.
If these dates and times do not work for you, please email . They would be happy to schedule a personalized webinar for you or your business.
Interpretation services for these sessions can be provided at no cost to you when you request them ahead of time. You can contact Luz Gonzalez-Virgen at or 360-789-5287 to request interpretation services.
También tenemos este seminario web disponible en español.
Jan. 8: Register here.
Feb. 11: Register here.
March 12: Register here.
This is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515, which was enacted by the Washington state legislature in 2019 to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment against certain isolated workers in the hospitality, janitorial, and security industries.
This webinar will help employers and workers determine if this law impacts them, review all the requirements for employers with isolated workers, and provide attendees with additional informational resources.
The webinar will feature a presentation by the Isolated Worker Specialist from L&I’s Employment Standards program. After the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Interpretation services for these sessions can be provided at no cost to you when you request them ahead of time. You can contact Luz Gonzalez-Virgen at or 360-789-5287 to request interpretation services.
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1, 2020, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect Jan. 1, 2022. These updates are to the exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional workers, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals.
In this webinar, you will learn about the overtime rules, including the job duties tests for each exemption category and the newly updated minimum salary threshold an exempt employee must earn to qualify for exemption from the protections of the state Minimum Wage Act.
Each webinar will begin with a 45-minute presentation by outreach specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program, followed by 30 minutes for questions and answers.
If you request interpretation services for these sessions beforehand, they will be provided at no cost. To request interpretation services, contact Luz Gonzalez-Virgen at or 360-789-5287.
This educational webinar informs employers about the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which prohibits gender pay discrimination and promotes fairness among workers by addressing business practices that contribute to income disparities between genders.
The Equal Pay Specialists from L&I’s Employment Standards program will present a 60-minute webinar, during which attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
- They will cover:
- An overview of the law
- Employee and job applicant’s protections under the law
- L&I’s enforcement and investigation process
- Employer resources
Upon registration, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar. At the beginning of the webinar, the presenters will also provide instructions on how to use Zoom.
If these dates and times do not fit your schedule, please email Devon Wesch at or Jackie Ferrer Thomas at . L&I would happily schedule a personalized webinar or consultation for you or your organization.
If you have additional questions or need assistance, please call (360) 896-2384 or (509) 324-2567.
To learn more about the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, visit the L&I website.
Interpretation services for these sessions can be provided at no cost to you when you request them ahead of time. You can contact Luz Gonzalez-Virgen at or (360) 789-5287 to request interpretation services.
Jan. 16: Register here.
March 20: Register here.
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655).
ServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. It also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK), Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code.
Registration for Aug. 19 closes on Aug. 5. For Oct. 18, registration closes on Oct. 4. You must register by Jan. 6, 2025 if you would like to attend the Jan. 20 class.
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to the Know Your Worker Rights webinar to learn about your workplace rights. The Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as:
- Wage requirements
- Hours of work & recordkeeping requirements
- Minimum wage, overtime and tips
- Your right to paid sick leave and other protected leave
- Protections from retaliation and discrimination
- Agricultural employment
- Youth employment
- How to file a workplace rights complaint & complaint process
A 15-minute question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Upon registration, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar.
If these dates and times do not fit your schedule, please email . They would happily schedule a personalized webinar for you or your organization.
Interpretation services for these sessions can be provided at no cost to you when you request them ahead of time. You can contact Luz Gonzalez-Virgen at or 360-789-5287 to request interpretation services.
También tenemos este seminario web disponible en español.
Jan. 22: Register here.
March 26: Register here.
More information to come. Check HospitalityHillClimb.org for details.
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655).
ServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. It also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK), Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code.
Registration for the Sept. 16 class closes on Sept, 2. For the Nov. 18 class, registration closes on Nov. 4. Register by Jan. 13, 2025 for the Jan. 27, 2025 class, and by March 17, 2025 for the March 31, 2025 class.
A presentation about the rules and regulations for Paid Sick Leave, including accrual, use, and carryover.
For Jan. 28: Register here.
March 25: Register here.
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend their Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I. The Employment Standards Outreach team will begin with a 45-minute presentation on topics such as:
- Wage requirements
- Tracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements
- Minimum wage, overtime and tips
- Paid sick leave and other protected leave requirements
- Employee protections from retaliation and discrimination
- Agricultural employment
- Youth employment
- Workplace rights complaint process
A 15-minute question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Upon registration, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar.
If these dates and times do not work for you, please email . They would be happy to schedule a personalized webinar for you or your business.
Interpretation services for these sessions can be provided at no cost to you when you request them ahead of time. You can contact Luz Gonzalez-Virgen at or 360-789-5287 to request interpretation services.
También tenemos este seminario web disponible en español.
Jan. 8: Register here.
Feb. 11: Register here.
March 12: Register here.
