2025 Session Review BudgetThe 2025-27 budget appropriates $77.9 billion to the operating budget and $150.4...
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Changing the Model Toolkit: How some hospitality businesses are shaking up compensation
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 & Medical Leave and WA Cares
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.
Wages & Salaries Toolkit
This year saw several changes to wage and salary regulations in Washington state. The new minimum wage in 2026 will be $17.13 for most of the state, and overtime thresholds have been updated. In addition, local minimum wages are becoming more common — and more complex — across the state.
New Report! 2025 State of the Hotel Industry Partner Trends & Insights
The United States hospitality industry continues to face challenges on the road to recovery as the industry adapts to...
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Soft Skills Toolkit
Different generations have different means of interacting in the workplace. Many members are noticing that some entry-level employees may benefit from additional training in basic workplace skills and customer service fundamentals like using a mop or active listening.
Meal Periods & Rest Breaks
Meal and rest break compliance is essential for hospitality businesses, ensuring a productive workforce and reducing the risk of costly legal disputes.
News and Resources
News, Information and Resources Industry insights and updates, from breaking news to evergreen guidance. The...
Signage
Required Signage Labor Posters and MoreAs a member benefit, all members of the Washington Hospitality...
Employment
Employment The Washington Hospitality Association is a member-driven organization committed to the success of...
Apple Health in Washington state offers Family Planning Only option
Chances are good you have young employees who need family planning services, whether that’s birth control, screening...
ICE Activity & Immigration Resources
These resources are for general information. They are not legal advice or tailored to your situation. Talk to an...
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Quick Bites: Highlights of the state food code
Approximately every eight years, Washington updates the state food code based on the most recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Model Food Code. In this toolkit, you will find the most important health code changes affecting hospitality businesses from the state’s 2022 update.
Join the Hospitality Workforce Development Committee
The Education Foundation is forming the Hospitality Workforce Development Committee to illuminate career pathways and...
Bellingham single-use plastics ordinance takes effect July 31.
Bellingham’s single-use plastics ordinance (Ordinance 2021-05-023), passed in May 2021, takes effect July 31. Most...
New Bainbridge Island serviceware ordinance goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023
In November 2021, the Bainbridge Island City Council passed an ordinance regarding the use of home compostable or...