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Health-care notice language released

Posted On: May 09, 2013

The Department of Labor May 8 released model language and a template for the written notice that almost all employers will be required to provide to their employees about how to access health care coverage through new “exchanges” created by the 2010 health care law.

Mother’s Day restaurant meals on the menu for 80 million Americans

Posted On: May 06, 2013

New research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that more than one-quarter of American adults will celebrate Mother’s Day by dining out, and nearly one in 10 will rely on restaurant takeout or delivery for their special Mother’s Day meal. Overall, the NRA projects that 80 million American adults will enjoy restaurant meals on May 12, 2013.

DOR Releases Spirit Taxes Report

Posted On: May 01, 2013

May 1, 2013 Updated monthly, DOR releases a report on forecasted and actual tax collection of Washington’s spirit taxes.  Spirit Tax Report, DOR.  The report contains information related to the following – Spirits tax collections are the actual dollars collected […]

National data paints a revealing picture of Washington’s business climate

Posted On: April 01, 2013

A recent review of US Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) most recent data paints a revealing picture of Washington’s business climate.

Diners seek tableside technology, report says

Posted On: December 19, 2012

Restaurant guests want more and better tableside technology when they dine out, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2013 Restaurant Industry Forecast.