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    New Rule in Washington State Conflates Labor Policy with Public Health

    September 28, 2026 // Simply put, if an operator doesn’t pay the tab for an alleged violation, they will get a sign posted in their restaurants’ windows that alerts the public of a failure to comply. The sign also states, “Due to this non-compliance, this establishment is subject to additional food safety inspections,” implying the violation is about food safety rather than an unpaid fine over a labor dispute. Perspective customers upon entering may be shocked by the red warning placard claiming the restaurant is a threat to public health.