Washington state is open for business! The resources and information on this page are designed to help you 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 .
Restaurant Reopening Guide
TOP RESOURCES
Current Guidance and Requirements
- Up-to-date business guidance and recommendations from the governor’s office and state agencies.
- Find resources and fresh ideas to help you staff up in our tight labor market and challenging times.
[Toolkit] How to use ESD’s SharedWork program to get your employees back to work
- The win-win SharedWork program will help you get employees back to work as you prepare for a full comeback.
[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.
Governor’s office releases new mask and vaccine guidance
- Employers may choose to continue masking and social distancing their employees, regardless of the employees’ vaccination status.
Latest Posts
Your voice matters: what’s on tap with new alcohol sales and service rules
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) is inviting the public to comment on draft rules related to temporary alcohol to-go policies enacted by the Legislature earlier this year. This public comment meeting will be an excellent opportunity to share your...
How to find mental health services in your area
By all accounts, it’s been a very difficult year and a half. You and your fellow business owners are people who have worked hard and sacrificed to achieve their dreams. There are long-term emotional effects of this economic slowdown the pandemic caused – loyal...
The definitive guide to PPP forgiveness
Webinar: Your guide to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness This guide follows a webinar presented by the Washington Hospitality Association and the Small Business Administration (SBA). You can see the full video here or use the links and descriptions below...
Restaurant Reopening Resources
Washington State Coronavirus Response Website
Governor's Office COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers website
[Toolkit] Vaccination and mask policies
[Toolkit] How to use ESD’s SharedWork program to get your employees back to work
Innovating around the labor shortage: Applications (Part 1 of Return to Work Series)
Vaccines and Masks: What has and hasn't changed under the latest rules and guidelines
Rick Braa on PPP and Employee Retention Credit
National restaurant state of the industry – Managing the present and improving the future
Rick Braa on Delivery and Pickup
Members-only access: Controlling costs and inventory — use our cost calculators to help balance your budget