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Date changed! Live webinar: [Ask a Lawyer] Salary transparency unveiled
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Please note that the date of this webinar has been moved to 10 a.m., April 10. If you have previously registered, there is no need to sign up again as your registration has been transferred to the new date.
A recent Seattle Times article highlighted the increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against business owners alleging non-compliance with the state’s pay transparency requirements for job postings. We have heard from multiple members that this is happening to them.
Join Catherine Morisset, an employment attorney from Fisher Phillips to learn the rules of pay transparency in this members-only webinar at 10 a.m., April 10.
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California voters tentatively approve $29.50 minimum wage for certain hotel workers
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As rising costs and increasing minimum wages impact businesses in Washington, we’re also keeping a close watch on similar issues emerging in nearby states.
Voters in Long Beach, California tentatively approved a local ballot measure that would increase the minimum wage for certain hotel workers to $29.50 per hour by 2028. The wage increase would apply to hotels with 100 or more guest rooms.
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A recent court decision blocking the National Labor Relations Board ruling brings relief to hoteliers and franchised businesses. The decision reinstates franchisees control over their own operations and provides clarity in employee-employer
relationships. This
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victory for the American Hotel & Lodging Association and other business groups ensures protection from undue liability and safeguards against confusion with independent contractors.
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The AHLA announced that Chip Rogers stepped down from his position on March 1 to pursue other professional interests. In the interim, Rogers’ position will be filled by Kevin Carey, who is also still serving as vice president and chief operating
officer.
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Join us at the National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference and Hill Day
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During National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference and Hill Day, April 15-17, we will advocate for the Credit Card Competition Act to reduce credit card processing fees and urge lawmakers to revise the Federal Trade
Commission draft rule on service fees, delivery fees and other charges. Your input is crucial in explaining to Congress
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why these fees are not junk fees. Don't miss the exciting program April 16 and the opportunity to meet individually with Washington state delegation offices April 17. For more information and registration, contact John Lane at johnl@wahospitality.org.
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When you sign a multi-year agreement with a processor, you give up your control. With the Washington Hospitality Association's Payment Solutions, we don't have contracts, which puts you back in control. Our rate is locked-in for the life of the
program and we want to give you the lowest rate possible. Get a savings analysis today.
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With our new partnership with Upfort, the association's cybersecurity insurance comes with employee training and phishing simulations to prevent cybercrime. Be proactive with training and insure your business against ransomware, business interruption
and more should the worst come to pass.
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Today is the first day of spring which brings to mind the environment. This makes it a great time to turn our attention to our Going Green toolkit. This toolkit is a collection of pages designed to assist you in being compliant with sustainable
initiatives.
Within these pages you will find different resources to help you meet mandatory requirements as well as voluntary options if you are seeking to integrate environmentally friendly operations in your business.
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Live webinar! Certified Food Protection Manager and Person in Charge: What's the difference?
The Washington State Department of Health requires a Certified Food Protection Manager in every restaurant, as well as a Person in Charge.
Join Susan Shelton of the Department of Health to learn more about these positions. Our ServSafe instructor, James Grigsby, will join us to discuss how a ServSafe Manager class can help your employees earn this certification.
We’ll meet at 10 a.m., April 9.
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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 into effect in 2023.
Read more about this requirement here.
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Ellensburg
May 14
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April 30
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Everett
May 17
Registration deadline
May 3
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Seattle
April 5
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Friday
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Spokane
April 12
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March 29
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Tacoma
May 13
Registration deadline
April 29
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Vancouver
May 13
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April 29
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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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