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National Restaurant Association emphasizes importance of planning against foodborne illnesses
Washington, D.C. – In over one million restaurants across the United States, employees are responsible for ensuring both a delightful dining experience and adherence to food safety protocols. Consistent food safety practices, such as those outlined in ServSafe® training, significantly reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness incidents.
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National Restaurant Association wins dual honors at 2024 ASAE awards
The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation have been honored with two 2024 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of Associations Awards.
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Court vacates 2023 NLRB Joint Employer Rule
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been granted a request to withdraw its appeal of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule. This development reinstates the long-established "direct and immediate" joint employer standard, offering clear guidance for foodservice employers and employees.
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National Restaurant Association advocates at nominating conventions
Staff from the National Restaurant Association brought a pro-restaurant message to attendees of the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will share a similar message at the Democratic National Convention next month in Chicago.
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Restaurant industry expected to add 525,000 summer jobs
Washington, D.C. – The restaurant industry is projected to add 525,000 jobs for the summer season, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast. This marks the first time on record that demand has reached this level for two consecutive summers.
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Coalition files lawsuit against Department Of Labor's new overtime rule
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Restaurant Law Center, the Texas Restaurant Association, the Plano Chamber of Commerce, and a coalition of national business groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas seeking to vacate the Department of Labor (DOL) 2024 Overtime Final Rule (2024 Rule).
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Restaurant associations urge Fed Board to lower debit card interchange fees
The National Restaurant Association and the Restaurant Law Center (RLC) have submitted comments to the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors’ “Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The organizations have voiced their support for the Board's duty to review debit card interchange rates, while also urging it to lower the rate below its target and eliminate additional fees. They argue that this would result in a fairer rate for debit card issuers, restaurants of all sizes, and diners.
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Restaurant Industry Protests FTC's Surcharge Ban: Operators Fear Price Hikes and Service Shake-Up
Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2024) – Today, the Federal Trade Commission held an informal hearing on its recently proposed ban on so-called “junk fees.” The proposed rule has sparked concerns within the restaurant industry, with operators fearing potential price hikes and a shake-up in service practices."If the FTC bans delivery fees, we will again be forced to raise our prices to absorb the cost of offering delivery to our customers," expressed Michael P. LaMarca, owner and CEO of the Master Pizza Franchise Group in Cleveland. LaMarca emphasized the importance of these...
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National Restaurant Association Responds to DOL Changes in Overtime Threshold
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule modifying overtime regulations, which will raise the overtime threshold to include all employees earning up to $58,656 annually. The rule is set to be implemented in two stages, with an initial increase scheduled for July of this year followed by another in January 2025.In response to these changes, Sean Kennedy, executive vice president of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, expressed concerns about the impact on small business restaurant owners. Kennedy stated, "This rule...
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National Restaurant Association Statement on Senate Passage of Joint Employer CRA
Washington, D.C. – Sean Kennedy, executive vice president for Public Affairs at the National Restaurant Association, expressed the Association's stance on the recent Senate vote on H.J. Res. 98, the Congressional Review Act resolution regarding the National Labor Relations Board's 2023 final rule on Joint Employer Status.Kennedy emphasized the significance of the Senate's decision, stating, "At a time when it’s next to impossible to get something passed in both Houses of Congress, yesterday the Senate came together to express their support of business owners by voting to...