Two-Minute Video: What you need to know 5/2/23

Two-Minute Video: What you need to know 5/2/23

Author: Washington Hospitality Association May 2, 2023 Duration: 2:01
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 class action lawsuits, the Washington Hospitality Association held a members-only webinar with employment lawyers, and a recording is available on the members-only site. Additionally, the Association has a packed calendar of webinars in May, including a market update presentation by IBA and a discussion on labor management by Hospitality Profit's Rick Braa, as well as multiple L&I webinars on the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act and Overtime Rules. For more information, go to: https://wahospitality.org/

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