Washington state has reopened! The resources and information on this page are designed to help your lodging operations recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. If you need more specific guidance, or if you have additional questions, please call your Territory Manager or email:
communications@wahospitality.org.
Lodging Operations
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Current Guidance and Requirements
- Up-to-date business guidance and recommendations from the governor’s office and state agencies.
- High resolution PDF signs you can download and display in your business.
[Toolkit] — Vaccine and mask options (and requirements) for your business
- Resources and options as you consider mask and vaccine policies that work best for your business.
- Find resources and fresh ideas to help you staff up in our tight labor market and challenging times.
[Toolkit] Setting your company’s vaccination and mask policy
- Use this toolkit to understand the requirements and opportunities as you set your vaccination and mask policies.
Tell lawmakers to pass the Save Hotel Jobs Act
- The extremely hard-hit hotel industry has yet to receive direct aid, and the Save Hotel Act will provide a lifeline to hotels and hotel workers
Eviction moratorium ends for lodging operators
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- Hotels and motels may proceed with removing guests starting July 1.
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Toolkit — Vaccine and mask options (and requirements) for your business
Latest Update: 12-20-21 Reuters: U.S. COVID-19 vaccine mandate revived, Supreme Court showdown looms CNN: Supreme Court receives appeals asking Kavanaugh to block large employer vaccine mandate Jump to: [Ask a Lawyer] New vaccine requirements with employment law...
UPDATE: Minor employees can temporarily work back-of-house in 21+ establishments
Effective immediately, 18-, 19-, and 20-year-old employees may perform back-of-house work in restricted liquor establishments now through September 30, 2021. Your government affairs team has been working closely with the LCB to adopt this new policy to ease employee age restrictions for restricted liquor establishments. This is a major win for hospitality operators who are struggling to fill open positions as the state looks to fully reopen next week.
Employers revisiting teen workforce to address labor shortage
The current workforce shortage is forcing many in the hospitality industry to rethink their approach to staffing. Even with Washington state fully reopened, it could take a years for hospitality businesses to hire and retain enough staff to meet demand. So how do businesses overcome these challenges? The answer to that question will look different for every employer. But nearly all employers will likely need to expand their applicant pool to attract new employees.
Toolkit — Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Updated 8/30/21: While the RRF has officially closed, multiple bills to replenish the fund by up to $60 billion are being debated in Congress right now. You can click here to tell Congress to replenish these badly needed funds.
Lodging COVID-19 Operations Resources
Washington State Coronavirus Response Website
Governor’s Office COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers website
Department of Health COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations website
[Toolkit] Vaccination and mask policies
[Toolkit] How to use ESD’s SharedWork program to get your employees back to work
Tell lawmakers to pass the Save Hotel Jobs Act
Innovating around the labor shortage: Applications (Part 1 of Return to Work Series)
Changes to eviction moratorium go into effect June 30
Vaccines and Masks: What has and hasn’t changed under the latest rules and guidelines
2021 per diem rates for federal government travel
Washington State Coronavirus Response Website
Governor’s Office COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers website
Department of Health COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations website