Sep
27
Wed
Live webinar! Unlocking your business’s full value
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Unlocking your business’s full value

Join Tom O’Brien of Pacific Commercial Brokers at 10 a.m. Sept. 27 as he discusses preparing and valuing your business for a successful sale.

During this webinar, Tom will discuss: steps to present your facility in its best light, understanding what financial documents a prospective buyer will need to see and more.

Register here.

Oct
11
Wed
Live webinar! Small business fall finance check-up with Adesso Capital
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar!  Small business fall finance check-up with Adesso Capital

Did you know 66% of small business owners say they have come up short on funds? Maybe you applied for ERC funds and are still waiting for the IRS, or maybe you didn’t qualify for ERC at all. Adesso Capital is excited to announce its lending relaunch. Join them as they go through both the ERC tax credit and lending options that may be available to you. Adesso representatives are prepared after the webinar to help you assess your financial health and wellness and identify which fund solution — ERC or lending — may best fit your needs.

Register here.

L&I Webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
Oct 11 @ 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.

Oct
12
Thu
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker protections
Oct 12 @ 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.

Oct
13
Fri
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ Evergreen Lanes
Oct 13 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Everett ServSafe Manager Class @ Evergreen Lanes

Registration deadline: Sept. 29

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

 

Member: $160
Non-member: $230

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

Oct
18
Wed
L&I Webinar: White Collar Overtime Exemptions
Oct 18 @ 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.

Nov
8
Wed
L&I Webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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

The presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session.

Upon registration, you will receive additional information on how to access the webinar.

Register here.

Nov
9
Thu
L&I Webinar: Isolated worker protections
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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.

Nov
15
Wed
L&I Webinar: White collar overtime exemptions
Nov 15 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

**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.

Register here.

Nov
21
Tue
L&I WEBINAR: Equal Pay and Opportunities Act
Nov 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.)