Wildfire, Extreme Heat & Snow toolkit

Be prepared with our extreme weather toolkit. It offers essential resources to help you prepare for and respond to wildfires, extreme heat, and snow, including guidance on creating emergency response plans, coordinating with local authorities, and implementing safety measures. The toolkit also provides best practices for maintaining operations and ensuring the safety of both staff and guests.

To unlock this members-only toolkit…

Contact a territory manager today to learn more about the many benefits of membership with the Washington Hospitality Association.

Already a member? Click here to log in and unlock access to all our toolkits and other members-only resources.

What’s a toolkit? Whether you’re new to the business or a seasoned veteran, our in-depth explainers offer actionable insights into topics ranging from navigating Washington’s complex regulations to boosting your profitability.

More Toolkits

Tips, Tip Pooling and Service Charges

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.

Paid Family & Medical Leave and WA Cares

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.

Quick Bites: Highlights of the state food code

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.