Dec
13
Wed
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
Dec 13 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to workers' rights

***Third-party webinar***

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend our Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at L&I. Our 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.

Register here.

Dec
14
Thu
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker protections
Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker protections

***Third-party webinar***

This is an educational webinar to inform employers and employees about RCW 49.60.515, 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, go over all the requirements of employers with isolated workers, and provide attendees with additional informational resources.
The webinar will be a presentation by the Isolated Worker Specialist from L&I’s Employment Standards program, which includes the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.

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.

Register here.

Dec
20
Wed
L&I Webinar: White Collar Overtime Exemptions
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

**Third-party webinar**

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.

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.

Dec
21
Thu
L&I WEBINAR: Equal Pay and Opportunities Act
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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**THIRD-PARTY WEBINAR**

Job Posting Transparency – ESSB 5761

This is an educational webinar to inform employers about new job posting requirements effective Jan. 1, 2023. Employers with 15 or more employees must provide information on wage or salary ranges, benefits, and other compensation in their job postings, due to the passage of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5761.

The webinar will be a 60-minute presentation by an Equal Pay specialist from L&I’s Employment Standards program, and includes the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation.

The webinar will cover:

  • An overview of employee and job applicant protections under the law
  • Employer requirements for job postings that take effect Jan. 1
  • L&I’s enforcement and investigation process, including changes to the complaint form
  • Employer resources

Sign-up link:
https://www.lni.wa.gov/workshops-training (Select Equal Pay & Opportunities Act from the Event Title drop-down menu.)

 

Jan
5
Fri
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Jan 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson

Registration deadline: Dec. 22

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

 

Member: $170
Non-member: $240

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 association 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, and Q&A and is 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 70% 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.

Jan
6
Sat
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ Mt. Spokane High School
Jan 6 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ Mt. Spokane High School

Registration deadline: Dec. 19

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

 

Member: $170
Non-member: $240

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. Registration for classes closes 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, and Q&A and is 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 70% 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.

Jan
8
Mon
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Jan 8 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson

Registration deadline: Dec. 20

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

 

Member: $170
Non-member: $240

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, and time for Q&A and is 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 70% 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.

Jan
16
Tue
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
Jan 16 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Ellensburg ServSafe Manager Class @ Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

Registration deadline: Jan. 2

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

 

Member: $170
Non-member: $240

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. Registration for classes closes 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, and Q&A and is 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 70% 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.

Jan
19
Fri
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ Evergreen Lanes
Jan 19 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ Evergreen Lanes

Registration deadline: Jan. 5

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

 

Member: $170
Non-member: $240

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. Registration closes 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, and time for Q&A and is 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

Feb
7
Wed
Olympia First Aid/CPR/AED Training @ Washington Hospitality Association
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration deadline: Jan. 24

Registration by the deadline is required. Walk-ins are not accepted.

 

Members: $70

Non-members: $85

 

Our comprehensive course covers all the basics of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course meets OSHA & WISHA requirements for CPR/First-Aid/AED in the workplace.

This option is a combination of individual online knowledge completion and group onsite skills practice in order to meet your mandatory training requirements for Washington State Labor and Industries. This is a great way to save labor hours, increase productivity, and engage students who have limited time for training. They can access online course materials from any computer at any time and then complete their learning with an on-site, instructor-led skills session.

Length: Two hours online and two hours in-person skills session.