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Hill Climb 2023: What you need to know

Hill Climb 2023: What you need to know

It’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming legislative session. The Washington Hospitality Association is once again gearing up for our annual legislative event: Hill Climb 2023: hospitality week on the hill. We anticipate lawmakers will be tackling several issues important to our industry.

For more information, go to https://hospitalityhillclimb.org/

Clean Buildings Act

Clean Buildings Act

3 takeaways you need to know Commercial buildings larger than 50,000 square feet (SF) are required to meet mandatory clean building performance standards. Compliance deadlines are phased in over a few years starting with June 1, 2026 for buildings more than 220,000...

What you need to know about Washington’s new job posting requirements

What you need to know about Washington’s new job posting requirements

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.

Upcoming Events

Apr
5
Fri
8:30 am Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 22 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
8
Mon
8:30 am Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 8 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 25 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
9
Tue
10:00 am Live webinar! Certified Food Pro...
Live webinar! Certified Food Pro...
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Certified Food Protection Manager and Person in Charge: What's the difference?
The Washington State Department of Health requires a Certified Food Protection Manager in every restaurant, as well as a Person in Charge. They must both be able to Demonstrate Knowledge of the food code. What[...]
Apr
10
Wed
10:00 am NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary transparency unveiled: Navigating new job posting policies
NEW DATE!! A recent Seattle Times article highlighted the increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against business owners for failing to comply with the state’s pay transparency requirements for job postings. In short, employers[...]
10:00 am Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Third-party webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]
Apr
12
Fri
8:30 am Leavenworth ServSafe Manager Class @ Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
Leavenworth ServSafe Manager Class @ Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
Apr 12 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Leavenworth ServSafe Manager Class @ Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
Registration deadline: March 6 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
9:30 am Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Registration deadline: March 29 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
24
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar! Payment Processin...
Live webinar! Payment Processin...
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar!  Payment Processing Priorities: The top 3 things to consider when you’re ready to shop
Payment processing is essential to running your business. When you’re ready to start shopping, the options can be overwhelming. In this educational session, the Washington Hospitality Association’s Payment Solutions manager and hospitality expert, Sean McHugh,[...]
May
8
Wed
1:30 pm Third-party webinar: Employer Gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer Gu...
May 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]
Jun
12
Wed
10:00 am Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Third-party webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]

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