Washington Hospitality Industry Webcast

Attention Washington hospitality employers! Stay updated with recent amendments to the Equal Pay Opportunity Act: ensure your job postings are compliant to avoid potential lawsuits. Join our upcoming webinar for an in-depth breakdown. Plus, dive into our new “Going Green” resource collection to align with sustainable regulations and save costs. As the post-pandemic phase unfolds, access archived C...

This month, Anthony welcomes our brand-new Director of the Education Foundation, Sonja Halverson. The two discuss re-launching the program and how it will help your current and future employees. Anthony and Sonja mention the following links: ServSafe Manager classes   Lodging Excellence Handbook   Sen. Mark Mullet endorsement for governor   You can find links to the programs and ite...

In this episode, we cover key updates vital for Washington hospitality business owners. Discover the new Outdoor Heat Exposure Rules for employees and gain insights into our members-only webinar aimed at navigating today's challenging hiring landscape. Plus, stay compliant with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by updating your 'Know Your Rights' poster. From new state regulations to winning in th...

In this episode, we provide a crucial update on the Association's early endorsement for the 2024 governor's race, inform you about the U.S. Department of Labor's recent FMLA poster update, and share resources to prepare for an unfortunate rise in active assailant incidents. From political movements to workplace safety, stay informed about important matters affecting the Washington Hospitality sect...

In this episode, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton and Senior Director of Communications Lex Nepomuceno sit down and talk about how we can measure if we are creating the pre-eminent hospitality climate in the world. Find the April episode of the CEO Podcast to listen to the ProStart students. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at podcast@wahospitali...

Hospitality businesses in the Pacific Northwest are facing staffing challenges despite the busy summer season. However, with school finishing soon, thousands of teenage workers will be looking for summer jobs, providing an opportunity for the industry to expand its hiring pool. Washington state has laws and regulations in place for minor workers, so businesses should check the Teen Labor Toolkit o...

Discover the latest updates in the hospitality industry: alcohol home delivery is now permanently legal in Washington, thanks to the efforts of the Washington Hospitality Association. Find out more about the new law at wahospitality.org. Plus, catch expert advice from Rick Braa on managing a modern labor force and a members-only webinar on meal & rest period compliance to protect your business fro...

Labor management in a new era is thorny. Employees expect more financially and managerially while having less experience than ever. Rick Braa discusses some of the most effective techniques to manage your labor force. Click here to watch the slideshow. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Oliver Kotelnikov of IBA and Robin Dode of SBA Commercial Lending Division of Banner Bank will present this webinar that will discuss: 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? If you have any questions, email kenw@wahospital...

Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton discusses the recent legislative session with our senior government affairs director Julia Gorton.  Thank you to our sponsor, Adesso .  We mention our Legislative wrap-up in this month's episode. You can email any questions to podcast@wahospitality.org   Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

The Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Act, known as WA Cares, requires Washington employers to collect premiums from their employees starting July 1. Resources to get started collecting and reporting premiums are available on the website, and complimentary sessions with industry experts are offered through the Advisory Network. In light of the high risk for meal and rest period violations clas...

The state's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which came into effect on January 1, requires employers with 15 or more employees to include salary and benefits information in external and internal job postings; employers that don't comply could face heavy fines. The Washington Hospitality Association has resources to help navigate these new rules, including a webinar and a toolkit called "Best Pract...

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Welcome to the April episode of the CEO Podcast with Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton. This month, we are so lucky to have the state winners of the management and culinary competitions at this year's Prostart competition! Today, we'll hear from the management team at Bonney Lake High School and the culinary team from Newport High School in Bellevue, WA. They'll...

Hospitality operators have a lot to consider in order to control costs. There are important customer disclosures, like signage and receipts, you need to make. Our HERO Manual has been updated with the latest information about credit card surcharges; Now that spring is here, the Northwest Hospitality Leadership Podcast is back from its winter break; If you missed last month’s State of the Industry...

Cybercrime and breaches are constantly evolving and are steadily on the rise. Eva Novick from Foster Garvey and Lynsee Wiegand from Parker, Smith & Feek discuss tools to protect and prepare your hospitality business from cyber incidents. They will also cover the most common cyber-attacks the hospitality industry faces and how to respond to an incident. Brought to you by My Hospitality Insuranc...

Join the Washington Hospitality Association’s 2023 State of the Industry virtual event on March 22 at 10 AM! Hear from CEO Anthony Antone, explore labor trends, and learn about the Clean Buildings Act. Register at wahospitality.org. Missed the event? Catch the replay on our Members-only site! Also, attend our Cybersecurity Webinar on March 29 at 10 AM to protect your business from cyber threats. L...

It is now law in Washington for most employers to include wage benefit and other compensation information in job postings; The latest Washington Hospitality Association CEO podcast talks about resources you can find; The 2023 state of the restaurant industry is now available for all members to access. For more information, go to: https://wahospitality.org/ Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Indus...

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This month, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton sits down with Lex Nepomuceno, the association's senior communications director. Did you know that you can find resources of a $2,500 value from the Washington Hospitality Association's resources? It's not just emails and social media posts! Lex and Anthony talk about the new wage reports, the HERO, labor posters and...

Tourism funding, HB 1258 and SB 5465   Workforce Development, HB 1730 , HB 1299 and HB 1658   Public Safety, SB 5056 and HB 1638   Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

The Washington State Senate is considering a change to the legal blood alcohol limit, which could have big impacts; there are new laws that hospitality operators need to be aware of in 2023 so the Washington Hospitality Association held a webinar that covered what you need to know; This year, the legislature is considering a thirteen million dollar boost to tourism. For more information, go to: ht...

Today is the first cutoff date of the 2023 legislative session. Check out the video to see which bills are still alive. Be sure to visit our action center to help stop SB 5002 from passing the Senate. Alcohol to-go House bill Alcohol to-go Senate bill   Employee personnel records House bill Employee personnel records Senate bill  California FAST Act   Subscribe to Washington Hospita...

This month, Anthony sits down with David Blandford, executive director of the State of Washington Tourism. The two talk about the organization's first year of its re-branding and what they could do if the legislature approves $13 million for tourism promotion. Check the description for links to the web pages we mention in this show. If you have any questions, you can email us at podcast@wahospital...