by Martin Osburn | Mar 17, 2022 | News
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is targeting March 28 for rate adjustments for on-street parking. SDOT is committed to adjusting street parking rates so that one to two spaces are open on each block throughout the day. This is consistent with...
by Web Admin | Nov 24, 2021 | News
King County announced today that it will begin enforcement efforts for businesses that are out of compliance with the vaccine public health order. We expect more information including a new set of FAQs sometime next week. The Seattle Hotel Association understands the...
by Martin Osburn | Nov 4, 2021 | News
The Seattle Hotel Association made endorsements in four races this election cycle. Bruce Harrell for Seattle Mayor, Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney, Sara Nelson for Seattle City Council Position 9, and Dow Constantine for King County Executive. As of the 4 p.m.,...
by Martin Osburn | Oct 19, 2021 | News
AHLA and the AHLA Foundation are continually working to address hospitality labor shortages and advance policies that will help your business through the pandemic.As part of those efforts, they are conducting a new Front Desk Feedback survey of members on the status...
by Martin Osburn | Oct 19, 2021 | News
As you are preparing for the minimum wage increase, don’t forget the adjusted rates for the 2022 healthcare expenditures as required by the Improving Access to Medical Care for Hotel Employees Ordinance, Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 14.28. Covered employers include...
by Martin Osburn | Oct 19, 2021 | News
Effective January 1, 2022 the minimum wage for Seattle is as follows: Large employers (501 or more employees) is $17.27/HourSmall employers (500 or fewer employees) who do not pay at least $1.52/hour toward the employee’s medical benefits and/or where the...