Industry Info

Service Charges: Washington's Service Business Must Disclose Employee Share

Service-oriented business in Washington State, such as restaurants, bars, convention centers and hotels, must disclose to customers what portion of a "service charge" goes to the employee(s) serving the customer. (Read More)

FMLA Expansion Introduces Two Important Amendments

Caregiver and active duty leave provided for eligible military family members. (Read More)

Friend and Member of WSH&LA, Irv Sandman, was named the 2008 Recipient of the Anthony G. Marshall Hospitality Law Award

Bestowed annually by the board of the Hospitality Law Conference, the Marshall Award is presented to an individual who has made pioneering and lasting contributions to the field of hospitality law that will educate future leaders. (Read More)

Member Advisory from the American Hotel & Lodging Association

Protect Yourself: Increased Media Interest in Hotel Cleanliness (Read More)

Elevator Safety

Even though attacks do occur in and around elevators, they are still a better and safer option than stairwells. You are far more likely to find yourself isolated and vulnerable in an empty stairwell and an easy target for an attack. (Read More)

What Hoteliers Need to Know About the Washington State Smoking Ban

The Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in all indoor public spaces and places of employment throughout the state. (Read More)

Members Can Get Fast, Focused Research on AH&LA Information Center

Leverage your membership and take advantage of a great resource for answers to your hospitality questions! (Read More)

Hotel Compliance With A.D.A.

What you need to know about the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and how it impacts your business. Written by Peter Leichtfuss, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. (Read More)

Insurance Matters: Risk Transfer - Certificates of Insurance from Contractors

Use Certificates of Insurance for Risk Transfer When Hiring Contractors. From WSH&LA Allied Member, Bratrud Middleton Insurance (Read More)

Insurance Matters: Slip & Fall Prevention

Slip, Trip & Fall Self-Inspection Checklist Is Valuable Component for Loss Control Program. From WSH&LA Allied Member, Bratrud Middleton Insurance (Read More)

Leasing Tips: Limiting Your Damages

Limiting Your Damages If You Default - Key Things to Know. From WSH&LA Allied Member, Stuart A. Heller. (Read More)

About the Suppression of Cardholder Receipt Information Law

Account number suppression is a new requirement. With the growing rate of identity theft and fraud, Visa and MasterCard have passed new regulations. From WSH&LA Allied Member, Chase Paymentech. (Read More)

Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals In Places Of Public Accommodation

I have had many questions asked of me regarding the admission of guests with service animals. The attached memorandum will help hotel management to understand the do's and don'ts as relates to service animals. (Read More)

About Signing Documents

People often sign documents without reading them carefully or understanding what they mean. From WSH&LA Allied Member, Stuart A. Heller. (Read More)

Hospitality Legal Briefs: You Stopped the Check — It Got Cashed … You're Safe, Right?

You issue a paycheck to your employee. A week later he reports that he lost it and would like you to issue another. From WSH&LA Allied Member, Stuart A. Heller. (Read More)

Hospitality Legal Briefs: Who Owns a Trade Name and When is it Infringed?

From WSH&LA Allied Member, Stuart A. Heller. (Read More)

Preventing Drug Labs on Your Property

In Washington State, a growing number of methamphetamine (meth) labs are found on motel properties. The costs to owners and managers can be high. (Read More)