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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy The Washington Hospitality Association respects and is committed to ensuring your privacy is...
Advocacy
Advocacy Protecting and enhancing the hospitality industry. Decades of Influence, Dedicated to Your Business...
Seattle Employee Requirements Toolkit
The Seattle Employee Requirements toolkit is your essential guide to navigating local labor laws, including commuter benefits, paid sick and safe time, minimum wage, secure scheduling, hotel employee protections and independent contractor protections.
Fisher Phillips Immigration Updates
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[Ask a Lawyer] Salary transparency unveiled: Navigating new job posting policies
A recent Seattle Times article highlighted the increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against business owners alleging non-compliance with the state’s pay transparency requirements for job postings.
Public Safety Toolkit
In the last several years, we’ve been hearing from members that public safety is an issue that is on the rise. There have been increased incidents of vandalism, workplace violence and vagrancy.
But this isn’t a natural issue for our members to be concerned about. We are used to welcoming our guests and communities into our business in the spirit of hospitality, not suspicion. So, we must learn how to keep our employees, ourselves and our businesses safe.
Scam prevention toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help you protect your business against a variety of scams.
Cybersecurity toolkit
Cybersecurity is increasingly vital for businesses and individuals, earning the top spot-on a global business risk barometer and in operators’ minds.
Cost of Dining Report
Cost of Dining Report The Washington Hospitality Association examined online menu pricing for the largest restaurant...
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Tips, Tip Pooling and Service Charges
Aren’t tips, tip pools, service charges and surcharges the same thing?
Each has its own legal rules and risks, but there is cross over. A mandatory tip out is a tip pool. A surcharge may qualify as a service charge.
Wildfire, Extreme Heat & Snow toolkit
Neither snow nor smoke nor heat wave keeps hospitality businesses from serving our guests!
Be prepared with our extreme weather toolkit.
Alcohol to go toolkit
The rules for alcohol to-go have changed—don’t get left behind! This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on the state’s alcohol-to-go laws, including changes that were made after the pandemic.
Going Green toolkit
These resources range from information on the Clean Buildings Act to guidance on how to remain in compliance with bans on plastic bags, single-use service ware and single-use personal beauty products.
The Americans with Disabilities Act: What you need to know
It may be the law, but following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can also help you attract more repeat customers if they know that you are accommodating their needs.
Isolated workers and the law: How to stay in compliance – Toolkit
Employees who work in isolation—such as housekeeping staff, maintenance workers and overnight security personnel—face unique safety risks, including harassment, medical emergencies and workplace accidents. Ensuring their well-being requires a combination of proactive measures, including panic buttons, regular check-ins and comprehensive safety training
Sexual Harassment: Stop it before it starts – Toolkit
Employers need to adopt strong workplace policies that stop sexual harassment before it starts. Employers also have a duty to investigate complaints and other suspicions of sexual harassment that emerge.
2022 Session Review
2022 Session Review The 2022 legislative session adjourned on time and has concluded for the year. The...