Coronavirus Resources
Restaurants Reopening
- [Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating (Open Air Guidance)
- Phase by region as of 1.11.2021, Department of Health
- Governor announces new reopening plan for 2021
- National Restaurant Association launches national Restaurant Revival campaign
- TEMPLATE Coronavirus Self-Inspection Checklist for Reopening Restaurants
- TEMPLATE Coronavirus Written Procedure for Food Establishment Operations
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Official Reopening Guide
- Updated guidance for restaurants, hotel gyms and pools, bowling alleys
- [Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating (Open Air Guidance)
- Official requirements for Phase 2 and Phase 3 restaurant, tavern, breweries, wineries and distilleries reopening (as of Oct. 7, 2020)
- Welcome to the Washington State Reopening Guide for Restaurants
- Washington Restaurant Reopening Guideline Videos
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General Guidance
- [Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating (Open Air Guidance)
- Official requirements for Phase 2 and Phase 3 restaurant, tavern, breweries, wineries and distilleries reopening (as of Oct. 7, 2020)
- Memorandum on Gatherings, Live Entertainment, and Modifications to the Safe Start Plan FAQs, 8.12.20
- CDC and FDA resources for restaurants
- [L&I] Requirements for workers who cannot wear masks
- Questions for operations and workplace safety during the coronavirus pandemic
- [Official] Overview of statewide mask order
- Official Health Department Guidance on Buffets Show all articles ( 3 )
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Phase 2
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Phase 3
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Best Practices
- [Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating (Open Air Guidance)
- [Rick Braa] Delivery and pickup service
- Six delivery best practices during coronavirus
- Questions for operations and workplace safety during the coronavirus pandemic
- [Legal] Mask wearing questions and answers
- Washington Restaurant Reopening Guideline Videos
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Flyers and Printable Resources
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Updates & Declarations
- [Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating (Open Air Guidance)
- Official requirements for Phase 2 and Phase 3 restaurant, tavern, breweries, wineries and distilleries reopening (as of Oct. 7, 2020)
- Inslee updates guidance for weddings and funerals
- [Official memo] Update to “Restaurants, Taverns, Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries” section on July 31, 2020
- Inslee announces clarification to restaurant guidance, new summer camp guidance, 7.31.20
- [Official] Overview of statewide mask order
- Safe Start applications returned to seven counties, 7.20.20
- Situation Report 9: COVID-19 transmission across Washington state, 7.17.20, Department of Health Show all articles ( 48 )
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Operations
- [Legal memo] Issues to consider regarding COVID-19 mandatory vaccine policies
- [Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating (Open Air Guidance)
- [WIN!] Inslee issues guidance for league bowling to recommence in Phases 2 and 3
- Bowling Phase 2 and 3 COVID-19 Requirements, 8.20.20
- Memorandum on Gatherings, Live Entertainment, and Modifications to the Safe Start Plan FAQs, 8.12.20
- Tips for cleaning POS equipment
- Decision Tree For Teams Who May Have Been Exposed to Coronavirus
- Procedures for a wedding reception or funeral – Phases 1-3 Show all articles ( 12 )
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Workplace Safety
- [Legal memo] Issues to consider regarding COVID-19 mandatory vaccine policies
- National Restaurant Association launches national Restaurant Revival campaign
- New enhanced hotel-specific online training course for cleaning and safety during pandemic launched.
- Current Employment Law FAQs for Hospitality Employers Videos
- Decision Tree For Teams Who May Have Been Exposed to Coronavirus
- [Legal guidance] 5-step action plan for handling anti-mask guests
- Reminder: Check your restaurant operations to ensure compliance
- [Updated Oct. 14] Governor extends no mask, no service statewide, rolls back Phase 3 bar seating and hits pause on phase advancement. Show all articles ( 4 )
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Masks
- [Webinar Recap] Masks and Social Distancing
- Stay Safe WA Downloadable Resources
- Stay Safe Washington Campaign
- [L&I] Requirements for workers who cannot wear masks
- Lodging members: New updates for Phase 2 & 3 fitness centers
- Phase 2 and 3 Indoor Fitness and Training COVID-19 Reopening Requirements - Update, 8.3.20
- [Outdated] Starting July 30: Big changes for taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries
- [Official] Overview of statewide mask order Show all articles ( 14 )
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Public Health
- [Webinar Recap] How long is this going to last?
- What distinguishes flu from coronavirus?
- Videos - Ready for Winter: Coronavirus or Flu?
- How to find mental health services in your area
- Decision Tree For Teams Who May Have Been Exposed to Coronavirus
- [Official] Overview of statewide mask order
- Restaurant Law Center Workplace Infection Control Practices Guidance
- COVID-19 Food Establishments Phase 2 Reopening Checklist Show all articles ( 3 )
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Sourcing
Lodging Resources
- Hotel pools can now reopen in Phase 2
- New guidance allows business events to resume
- CDC Advises Against Daily Hotel Guest Room Cleaning, Unless Requested
- New enhanced hotel-specific online training course for cleaning and safety during pandemic launched.
- [Updated] Safe Stay Guidelines for lodging, AHLA, 8.14.20
- [WIN!] 2021 per diem rates for government travel, 8.14.20
- [FAQ] Fitness centers, 8.10.20
- Lodging members: Fitness center clarification, 8.10.20 Show all articles ( 13 )
Relief Packages
- Washington state grant funding portal will be live on Dec. 2
- Business tax relief in response to new coronavirus guidance
- Local visitor and convention bureaus, Washington Tourism Alliance, help Washington state restaurants promote their delivery, take-out and drive-thru services
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Federal Relief
- Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant Guidance Released
- Congress unveils $900 billion relief bill, 12.21.20
- Videos - Rick Braa Insights on the PPP and EIDL
- [WIN!] 2021 per diem rates for government travel, 8.14.20
- [Proposed details] Federal Senate Healthcare Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act, 7.28.20
- [Calculator] Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness estimator, Paychex
- Trump Signs New Law Relaxing PPP Rules: What You Need To Know, 6.5.20 (FORBES)
- [PPP] Updated loan forgiveness rules, 6.23.20 Show all articles ( 25 )
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- Second draw & reactivation of PPP loans: Applications now open, 1.11.21
- Additional PPP Guidance Released, 8.4.20
- [Proposed details] Federal Senate Healthcare Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act, 7.28.20
- Apply today: Paycheck Protection Program still has funding available
- Apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan by Aug. 8
- PPP loan period extended to Aug. 8, 2020
- [Calculator] Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness estimator, Paychex
- Trump Signs New Law Relaxing PPP Rules: What You Need To Know, 6.5.20 (FORBES) Show all articles ( 22 )
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
- [Department of Labor] Furloughed employees must resume jobs if offered or lose benefits
- [Q&A with IRS] Deferral of employment tax deposits and payments (CARES Act), 4.13.20
- [FAQ] Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) for restaurants, 3.31.20
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) summary for lodging 3.27.20
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) summary for restaurants 3.26.20
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Employee Retention Credit
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Main Street Lending Program
- [Proposed details] Federal Senate Healthcare Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act, 7.28.20
- Banks to start offering Main Street Lending Program loans, 6.16.20
- [Main Street Lending Program] Federal Reserve Board announces it is expanding the scope and eligibility, 4.30.20
- Main Street Lending Program announced - More details coming after April 16
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Hospitality Revitalization Efforts
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Local Relief
- Tacoma Launches Low-Interest ‘Resurgence Business Loans’
- Tacoma Pierce County Health offers some extensions, refunds or waives late fees
- Thurston County Extends Food Establishment Permit Expiration Dates by Six Months
- Pierce County approves $10,000 grants for 'Main Street' businesses
- WIN! Pierce County Creates $7.5 Million Program to Help Restaurants
- Pierce County has financial assistance available for small businesses
- Tacoma Pierce County Grants for Small Business Open Sept. 9
- Pierce County Council expands support to help more local businesses, 8.7.20 Show all articles ( 24 )
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Relief Packages FAQ
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State Relief
- Governor announces $100 million plan for business support, unemployment insurance rate reduction
- Washington state grant funding portal will be live on Dec. 2
- L&I extends relief for workers' comp payments due to pandemic, 7.29.20
- Inslee announces funding for rent assistance, small businesses and nonprofits, 6.30.20
- 6/5/20 SharedWork Webinar Resources
- Commerce awards first 500 Working Washington small business relief grants in 20 counties
- Governor extends ratepayer assistance and DOR, LCB relief from payments, fees until May 31, 2020
- L&I now offering a grace period for premium payments, 4.8.20 Show all articles ( 4 )
Employee Support
- Up-to-date Unemployment Insurance resources
- [L&I] Requirements for workers who cannot wear masks
- [Q&A] Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- How to find out if you're a victim of ESD fraud
- [Department of Labor] Furloughed employees must resume jobs if offered or lose benefits
- Five steps to expanded benefits (ESD graphic)
- Coronavirus CARES Act Flow Chart (Worker Relief)
- Some wage garnishments, interest temporarily suspended through May 14
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Employee Support FAQ
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Family First Coronavirus Response Act
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Unemployment Insurance
- Up-to-date Unemployment Insurance resources
- Employment Security Department begins processing eligible $300 payments Sept. 21
- Employment Security Department posts new resources
- Five steps to expanded benefits (ESD graphic)
- [Flow Chart] WA employee benefit eligibility in the coronavirus outbreak, 4.7.20
- COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Application Checklist
- Coronavirus & Hospitality Webinar: Questions and Answers with the Employment Security Department (ESD)
- SharedWork and other resources from the Employment Security Department Show all articles ( 1 )
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Paid Family Leave
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Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Family Medical Leave State and Federal Matrix
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act - U.S. Department of Labor implementing regulations
- Seattle Office of Labor Standards Paid Sick & Safe Time COVID Q&A
- Seattle Office of Labor Standards Paid Sick & Safe Time COVID Q&A
- [Flow Chart] WA employee benefit eligibility in the coronavirus outbreak, 4.7.20
- Grace period to comply with federal sick leave act ends April 17
- Federal Paid Sick Leave provisions Q&A
- Federal paid sick leave starts April 1, 2020 Show all articles ( 3 )
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Workers Compensation for Infected Employees
Latest News & Misc. FAQ
- Indoor dining, bowling and other restrictions extended until Jan. 11
- [Webinar] Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association discuss foreclosure, eviction moratorium
- Dine-Out (DO) Washington: Digital Take-Out Dining Guide
- Governor announces three more weeks of restrictions
- [Win!] Courts rule in favor of policyholders for business loss claims.
- [Rick Braa] Working Washington Small Business Grants -- Not first-come, first-serve!
- Washington state adopting new CDC quarantine guidelines.
- Legislators from all four caucuses pledge urgent relief for Washington's hospitality industry in the 2021 legislation session Show all articles ( 22 )
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Latest Updates
- Struggling with music licensing fees? Reach out to your provider
- Tacoma Launches Low-Interest ‘Resurgence Business Loans’
- Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant Guidance Released
- Tacoma Pierce County Health offers some extensions, refunds or waives late fees
- Thurston County Extends Food Establishment Permit Expiration Dates by Six Months
- Check your third-party delivery invoices
- Washington state grant funding portal will be live on Dec. 2
- Pierce County approves $10,000 grants for 'Main Street' businesses Show all articles ( 25 )
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Weekly Newsletter
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Misc. FAQ
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Local Updates
- Tacoma Launches Low-Interest ‘Resurgence Business Loans’
- Tacoma Pierce County Health offers some extensions, refunds or waives late fees
- Thurston County Extends Food Establishment Permit Expiration Dates by Six Months
- Pierce County approves $10,000 grants for 'Main Street' businesses
- Contact tracing in King County
- Property tax due at the end of October
- SeaTac Increases 2021 Minimum Wage to $16.57 an Hour
- [WIN] Snohomish County Board of Health Rethinks Fee Increase Show all articles ( 20 )
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State Updates
Declarations/Executive Orders
- Indoor dining, bowling and other restrictions extended until Jan. 11
- Governor announces three more weeks of restrictions
- AG Ferguson issues new guidance for third-party delivery companies
- Governor announces $135 million stimulus package
- Inslee announces cap on third-party delivery fees
- Outdoor seating requirements for restaurants, taverns, wineries and distilleries
- New restrictions on restaurants and businesses announced; relief packages in development
- Health department flow chart for coronavirus testing, quarantine Show all articles ( 9 )
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Declarations
- Governor announces $100 million plan for business support, unemployment insurance rate reduction
- [WIN!] 2021 per diem rates for government travel, 8.14.20
- [Official] Overview of statewide mask order
- COVID-19 is on a path to runaway growth in Washington state, 7.17.20
- Inslee extends eviction moratorium, 6.2.20
- Washington, Oregon and California announce Western States pact, 4.13.20
- Gov. Inslee extends WA school closure through end of school year
- Help medical professionals and first responders get personal protective equipment Show all articles ( 3 )
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Local Orders
- Spokane County Assessor’s Office delays notices to property owners
- Spokane City Council paves easier path to sidewalk cafés and streateries
- King County Public Health Cloth Face Covering Directive
- Seattle Executive Order to Extend Moratorium on Residential, Non-Profit and Small Business Evictions
- Seattle Third Party Delivery Cap Emergency Order
- Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time Emergency Rule
- Seattle King County Public Health Quarantine Directive and Isolation Order
- City of Spokane announces moratorium on evictions and foreclosures Show all articles ( 11 )
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State Orders
- [FAQ] Fitness centers, 8.10.20
- Lodging members: Fitness center clarification, 8.10.20
- Lodging members: New updates for Phase 2 & 3 fitness centers
- [Official update] Taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries can now serve indoors
- Memo on high-risk worker proclamation, 7.29.20
- [Outdated] Starting July 30: Big changes for taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries
- [Official memo] Safe Start Changes, 7.28.20
- Statement on statewide face covering order expansion, 7.25.20 Show all articles ( 44 )
Health Dept/Virus Info
- Washington state adopting new CDC quarantine guidelines.
- [Webinar Recap] Free testing locations
- Contact tracing in King County
- [Webinar recap] Best practices for employee coronavirus screening?
- What distinguishes flu from coronavirus?
- Health department flow chart for coronavirus testing, quarantine
- Pierce County Mobile Testing Unit
- New CDC interim guidelines for essential services workers who may have been exposed to the coronavirus Show all articles ( 2 )
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Health Dept. FAQ
- Can the government issue a closure of restaurants?
- Will grocery store deli's still going to be allowed to serve?
- How do I ensure my employees are well and can safely work?
- Health Dept. FAQ
- Reducing food waste during temporary closures
- What do I do if my employee has coronavirus?
- What should we do if our business is impacted by coronavirus?
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Department of Health Guidelines
- Secretary of Health Order on Statewide Face Coverings
- DOH, DOR guidelines for selling grocery and pantry items during the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order
- Concerned about Legionnaires' disease? DOH offers guidelines for restarting water systems that have been shut down for coronavirus
- What do I do if my employee has coronavirus?
- Washington State Department of Health issues specific guidance for food workers and establishments
Liquor Control Board
- [NEW] Complete list of LCB guidelines for license holders
- LCB guidance for adding or extending outside liquor service
- Liquor and Cannabis Board says YES to cocktails
- Restaurants: What to do with your leftover beer
- What delivering spirits, beer and wine really means for your business
- LCB -- temporary expansion of curbside liquor service to accompany 'to-go' food sales
- Returns of Alcohol Product
- Beer/Wine delivery rules (LCB guidance) Show all articles ( 1 )
Operations & Best Practices
- Dine-Out (DO) Washington: Digital Take-Out Dining Guide
- [Webinar Recap] Masks and Social Distancing
- [Webinar recap] Best practices for employee coronavirus screening?
- [Rick Braa] PPP coverage periods -- how they work and what you need to know
- [Rick Braa] Essential Strategic Decisions
- [Rick Braa] Outsource non-operations
- [Rick Braa] Delivery and pickup service
- [Rick Braa] Fundamental Routines Show all articles ( 10 )
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Available Supplies/Discounts
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Best Practices
- [Legal memo] Issues to consider regarding COVID-19 mandatory vaccine policies
- [Rick Braa] Fundamental Routines
- [Rick Braa]Plan and Forecast
- [Rick Braa]Engineer your business
- Tips for cleaning POS equipment
- Safe Start for Taverns and Restaurants (SSTAR) Formally Launches in King County Aug 3
- Decision Tree For Teams Who May Have Been Exposed to Coronavirus
- [Updated Oct. 14] Governor extends no mask, no service statewide, rolls back Phase 3 bar seating and hits pause on phase advancement. Show all articles ( 13 )
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Operations
- [Toolkit] How to set up outdoor seating (Open Air Guidance)
- Tips for cleaning POS equipment
- [Outdated] Starting July 30: Big changes for taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries
- Sysco Coronavirus Resources
- [Updated Oct. 14] Governor extends no mask, no service statewide, rolls back Phase 3 bar seating and hits pause on phase advancement.
- Zero Cost Marketing Resources
- Restaurants: Use the crisis as a business reset
- Business insurance claims and grace periods during the coronavirus outbreak, 4.1.20 Show all articles ( 12 )
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Operations FAQs
- Videos -Advisory Network Podcast: Buying or Selling Other Q&A’s
- [FAQ] Should my employees wear masks? 4.6.20
- What if anything do I need to do for my employees so that they can travel to work?
- Does the Association have a standard letter to communicate to staff what COVID-19 is and why we might need to close?
- Small Business Development Center business survival strategies
- Should hotels shut down the complimentary breakfast area?
- Can my landlord still demand rent from me if I'm forced to close?
- Operations FAQ Show all articles ( 4 )