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Hospitality employers remain at high risk for class actions for meal and rest period violations. Employment law attorneys Catharine Morisset of Fisher Phillips and Kim Kamel of
Hawley Troxell reviewed the rules, risks and best practices to protect your business in this members-only, exclusive webinar.
If you missed this very important webinar:
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The 2023 legislative session adjourned “sine die” late Sunday night. The government affairs team is pleased to share with you that this session was a success on several
fronts for the hospitality industry.
Check out our session recap on our Hill Climb website at hospitalityhillclimb.org.
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The Washington state Legislature wrapped up its long 2023 session on April 23. Join Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton as he sits down with Julia
Gorton, senior government affairs director. The two will discuss what bills Julia's team pushed through to the governor's desk and more at 10 a.m., May 3.
Sponsored by Adesso.
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The Seattle Metro Chamber is hosting experts from DSHS and ESD to give employers how-to instructions for complying with the long-term care employee payroll deductions that will begin on July 1. The WA Cares team
will also share its special employer toolkit (available in multiple languages).
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The webinar at 10 a.m. May 4, will walk owners and managers through how to use the different employer assets to help communicate with employees and answer
their biggest questions.
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With the governor’s state of emergency now lifted in Washington, many employers are asking if they still need to comply with exposure notification requirements.
Washington Hospitality Association Advisory Network members April Frederickson and Dave Worley of the law firm Miller Nash answer these questions and many more in our latest toolkit – Best Practices in 2023, which you can access on the members-only site.
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Join us at 10 a.m. April 26, when Kevin Tomalty and Adrian Gomez from Clifton Larson Allen will join us to discuss business
taxes.
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Oliver Kotelnikov of IBA and Robin Dode of SBA Commercial Lending Division of Banner Bank will present this webinar that will discuss:
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Overview of market demand & conditions: Are restaurants selling now?
What are the key factors impacting value?
Who are the buyers for hospitality businesses?
What are buyers looking for in a business opportunity?
All this and more at 10 a.m., May 10.
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Slips and falls account for more injury and workers’ compensation costs than any other accident type in the foodservice industry. Research has shown that slip-resistant shoes reduce the rate of slip and falls
by more than 50%.
Join Shoes for Crews through our Group Purchasing Solution to get these savings. Email Riley Flock at rileyf@wahospitality.org to get started.
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Does your business operate with a building that’s more than 50,000 square feet? If so, you’ll want to act now to prepare for Washington’s Clean Buildings Act. Some properties must comply with the updated
clean building performance standards as soon as 2026.
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ServSafe Manager is ANSI certified and satisfies the new Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement in the state food code that went info effect MARCH 1.
Read more about this requirement here.
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Camas, Camas Public Library:
JUNE 5
Registration deadline MAY 22
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Mill Creek, Lombardi's:
MAY 27
Registration deadline MAY 12
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Seattle, Bargreen Ellingson:
JUNE 1
Registration deadline MAY 18
JULY 6
Registration deadline JUNE 22
AUG. 3
Registration deadline JULY 20
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Spokane, Mt. Spokane High School:
JUNE 10
Registration deadline MAY 26
JULY 8
Registration deadline JUNE 23
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Tacoma, Bargreen Ellingson:
JUNE 12
Registration deadline MAY 29
JULY 10
Registration deadline JUNE 26
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Vancouver, Bleu Door Bakery:
JUNE 12
Registration deadline MAY 26
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Why are there ads and sponsors in your association newsletters? Advertisements and sponsorships help fund the association. All proceeds go right back into our four pillars: Advocacy, communication, workforce education and cost-saving programs for members.
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