|
|
 |
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
|
|
Take the National Restaurant Association operations survey today!
|
 |
The National Restaurant Association Research Group invites you to participate in the Restaurant Operations Survey. This comprehensive report, powered by your feedback, serves as a vital tool to compare essential industry metrics such as profit margins, labor costs and food cost ratios. Your participation will help analyze the potential impacts of legislative proposals on the industry, amplifying our collective voice to policy makers at all levels. You'll also receive a free electronic copy of the report!
If you have questions, please contact Bruce Grindy at bgrindy@restaurant.org.
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This Thursday, join us for our second annual Washington State Hospitality Conference, a must-attend event hosted by the Washington Hospitality Association and Washington State University's school of Hospitality Business Management.
Our keynote will be delivered by Bob Donegan, president of Ivar's, one of Seattle's oldest and favorite restaurant companies.
|
|
|
The event is in two days and dinner tickets are sold out, but it's not too late to register for the conference and trade show. This is a rare opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with potential employees and
partners. Don't miss out!
Thursday, Nov. 9
Trade show begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Seattle
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This brand new toolkit features laws or upcoming changes that go into effect in 2024 and beyond that you need to prepare for. We will update this page with new information, so make sure to bookmark it and check back for helpful information as the new year
approaches.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal officials updated and modernized the I-9 Form for employment verification. Be sure to check out these Eight compliance tips for employers from Fisher Phillips. The new form is available now and went into effect Nov. 1.
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Department of Labor, just released a temporary final rule that will make available an additional 64,716 H-2B visas, which is the maximum permitted for fiscal year 2024.
|
|
|
These additional visas will provide crucial help to seasonal lodging businesses, but will not be enough to meet hoteliers’ labor needs. The American Hotel and Lodging Association will continue to urge Congress and the administration to make more H-2B visas available in the
future. Watch our "Your H-2B questions answered with Davis Bae of Fisher Phillips" webinar on our members-only site.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As winter draws near, it's vital to be prepared for extreme weather. Spokane has already received some snow! Our extreme weather toolkit includes how to prep for inclement weather and how to protect yourself, employees and customers for the winter months
ahead.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Advertisement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Live webinar! Alcohol to go with the LCB
The Liquor and Cannabis Board will provide an overview of Senate Bill (SSB) 5448, covering what was extended or discontinued regarding alcohol to-go. The agency is currently undergoing rulemaking to implement these legislative changes. Learn more at this webinar at 10 a.m., tomorrow.
|
|
Live webinar! Rules and regulations surrounding commercial fish
documentation
Join Lt. Erik Olson of the Department of Fish & Wildlife as he walks us through the documentation you need for the fish and shellfish you serve in your restaurants. Over the last five years, there have been more than 175 felonies filed with prosecutors for illegal trafficking of fish and shellfish. Learn how to avoid this at 10 a.m., Nov. 15.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Licensed insurance agents will walk employees through all their healthcare options and help them choose the best plan. Plans vary from health insurance and medical to critical illness, hospitalization and dental options.
|
|
|
|
|
With NFL Sunday Ticket through DirecTV, your customers can watch any of their favorite teams. Save big with 30% off DirecTV and another 25% off NFL Sunday Ticket. Members have saved thousands of dollars using this direct discount. Restrictions may apply.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Our comprehensive course covers all the basics of First Aid, CPRÂ and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course meets OSHA & WISHA requirements for CPR/First-Aid/AED in the workplace.
This course is two hours online and two hours in-person skills session in Olympia at Washington Hospitality Association. Read more here.
|
|
|
2024
Feb. 7Â
Registration deadline Jan. 24.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Spokane
Dec. 2
Registration deadline
Nov. 17
|
|
|
Seattle
Dec. 8
Registration deadline
Nov. 20
|
|
|
Vancouver
DEC. 11
Registration deadlineÂ
NOV. 27
|
|
|
Tacoma
Dec. 11
Registration deadline
Nov. 27
|
|
Everett
Dec. 15
Registration deadline
Dec.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Case You Missed It
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
