Coming in June 2026, tourists and sports fans from around the world will arrive in Washington state to cheer on their favorite soccer (or, as some prefer, football) team.
Here’s what you need to know.
Coming in June 2026, tourists and sports fans from around the world will arrive in Washington state to cheer on their favorite soccer (or, as some prefer, football) team.
Here’s what you need to know.
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.
This toolkit is designed to help you protect your business against a variety of scams.
Cybersecurity is increasingly vital for businesses and individuals, earning the top spot-on a global business risk barometer and in operators’ minds.
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.
Neither snow nor smoke nor heat wave keeps hospitality businesses from serving our guests!
Be prepared with our extreme weather 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.
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.
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
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.
Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association, has been talking with several operators to learn what they are doing to ease the frustration of high minimum wages and work with their teams to ensure they are compensated fairly.
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is a policy that provides employees with compensated time off to care for their own serious health conditions, bond with a new child or support a family member with a medical need. This program aims to balance workplace responsibilities with personal and family health needs.
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