IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: RESTAURANT LEGAL ALERT Be Aware: Proposition 65 Scam
A Proposition 65 (mandated postings) bounty hunter is threatening legal action against restaurants that do not have a posted alcohol warning sign. Restaurants can avoid legal action by posting the sign and paying around $500 (adjusted for inflation) within 14 days.
Businesses are allowed a 14-day "cure period" to correct certain alleged violations without facing the total penalties. These predatory firms are out there now sending letters to restaurants- and counting on restaurants not knowing about the “cure provisions” or acting within the 14-day period. Get help fast with the CRA Legal Partners. CRA members get one call (not to exceed 15 minutes) of legal advice monthly from one of our legal partners.
In addition to voting for President and Vice President, your California ballot will include a number of ballot measures to vote “yes” or “no” on, including Proposition 32, which would raise the state minimum wage to $18 an hour and adjust it for inflation and is opposed by CRA, the California Grocers, CalChamber, and others. Prop 32 isn’t the lone ballot measure to vote on – there are 9 other statewide propositions and multiple local measures, depending on where you live.
California has some of the best foodie cities in the US, study shows. Where are they?
WalletHub, a personal finance website, recently ranked the Best Foodie Cities in America in 2024, highlighting the top spots for both quality and affordability in dining scenes across the United States. Three California cities also secured spots in the top 10 – San Francisco was the second-best city for foodies, Sacramento landed at #6, and San Diego was #10.
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Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Arizona and Massachusetts are set to decide
Voters in Arizona and Massachusetts will decide in November whether it’s good policy to include tips in calculating an employee’s wage. The ballot measures reflect an accelerating debate over the so-called subminimum wage, which advocates say is essential to the sustainability of the service. In the last two years, Washington, D.C., and Chicago also have started to eliminate the subminimum wage.
Can Sustainable Restaurants Make Their Guests Care About Climate Change?
Climate change has marked effects on the restaurant industry. Changing temperatures and weather patterns mean ingredients that were once common are now harder to come by, and sourcing ingredients from sustainable farms can often be more expensive. Some restaurateurs hope that by championing things like locally sourced produce and sustainable seafood, diners will understand what a climate-friendly diet looks like.
Choosing the right benefits plans can perplex employers while bogging them down with paperwork. Fortunately, employers can streamline the open enrollment process, making it more likely for employees to participate.
Check out this helpful guide from CRA Marketplace partner Paychex!
CRA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT DineHR Q&A from the CRA — a short read
Get to know CRA Allied Member DineHR – helping restaurants reduce exposure to employee lawsuits and HR headaches with an all-in-one employer service that addresses their human resources compliance, payroll, insurance, and safety procedures.
CRA LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT 4 Social media tips for employers as workplace TikToks continue to go viral
The latest TikTok trends encouraging people to post from work have garnered millions of views as employees post videos from their jobs in retail, office, healthcare, and other settings. CRA Legal partner Fisher Phillips reviews four tips for updating social media policies to reflect this modern era and stay on top of the latest developments.
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Los Angeles Chapter
Al Fresco Program for the City of Los Angeles
The Al Fresco application deadline has been extended to December 31st. If you currently offer outdoor dining under a temporary Al Fresco authorization, please apply as soon as possible. Learn more on Al Fresco’s dedicated website.
