We have been told many times (by those who are relatively new to working with governmental bureaucracies) that even just trying to find a specific agency whether local, state or national is at best difficult and always frustrating.  Because of that we have listed and linked some of the governmental agencies most frequently used in our industry.   We recommend that you stay cool and focused as you deal with the vastness of these governmental sites.   We wish you good fortune as you begin your journey into bureaucracy and all of its tangled nuances.  You will learn a great deal and you will find, ultimately, that the government is really on our side.  They just make it difficult to recognize it.      Access Washington   This site will help you quickly find needed Washington State governmental resources.   National Restaurant Association  Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry.    Click on the link below to connect to your State Restaurant Association where you can find information on local issues.    To find your State Restaurant Association click here   Oregon Blue Book Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Oregon Department of Revenue Oregon Employment Department Oregon Government - General Oregon Health Division Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) Oregon Occupational Safety / Health Admin Oregon Tourism Commission Oregon OLCC Service Permits   Linked to Select, Significant Federal Regulations  New U.S. Wage and Hour Posters  Effective July 24, 2007 U.S. Department of Labor - Back Pay U.S. Department of Labor - Educational Level / Pay U.S. Department of Labor - Garnishment U.S. Department of Labor - Holiday Pay U.S.Department of Labor - Last Paycheck U.S. Department of Labor - Minimum Wage U.S. Department of Labor - Overtime Pay U.S. Department of Labor - Severance Pay U.S. Department of Labor - Sub-minimum Wage U.S. Department of Labor - Tips   DISCLAIMER:  In an effort to help its visitors find answers to their questions HospitalityIndustryResources.info HIR has provided links to many outside web sites. CAUTION:  Use the information found on these sites at your own risk. HIR is not responsible for the accuracy, timeliness or content found on any of these linked sites.