The Source was delayed due to breaking news yesterday that we want you all to be aware of. The Attorney General is set to release an FAQ today on what is known as the “junk fees” bill that according to media sources could include restaurants as being covered. Below are a couple articles CRA is in defending our position that restaurants are not included. Please note that nothing has yet been released by the Attorney General’s Office, but when it does you can expect an update from CRA and an ask for urgent action to message your representatives.
California
Restaurant surcharges will soon be illegal in California
The California Restaurant Association, which represents thousands of restaurants throughout the state, disagreed with the attorney general’s interpretation of SB 478.
“This legislation was promoted as a measure that would clarify, but not expand, the scope of current law,” President Jot Condie wrote in an emailed statement. “Unfortunately, the Attorney General appears to have broader ambitions for this law than the legislators that wrote and passed it.”
Even Dodd said in a statement, emailed following this story’s publication, that “there remain open questions and varying views on the law.”
Skinner’s office declined an interview request for this article. The attorney general’s office is releasing a much-anticipated FAQ on the law Wednesday.
A new California law will soon ban hidden surcharges and service fees
“The law is about making sure consumers know what they are going to pay,” said the California Department of Justice to The San Francisco Chronicle. “And requires that the posted price include the full amount that a consumer must pay for that good or service.” The law applies to all fees except taxes.
In a statement to KCRA 3 Jot Condie, president of the California Restaurant Association said "This legislation was promoted as a measure that would clarify, but not expand, the scope of current law. Unfortunately, the attorney general appears to have broader ambitions for this law than the legislators that wrote and passed it." Sacramento businesses are concerned about the economic impact it will have.
California Wins Gold at National ProStart Competition
California won big at the National ProStart®️ Student Invitational in Baltimore, as Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) claimed gold in the restaurant entrepreneurship competition. Additionally, Bonita High School in La Verne secured a top 10 spot in the culinary competition. It was a stunning victory to have two schools place in the top 10 nationally. A very special thank you to The Habit Burger Grill for being the National Team Sponsor, helping make this incredible experience possible.
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Disney Springs Patina Restaurant employees announce unionization campaign
The unionization push involves more than 300 restaurant workers at Morimoto Asia, The Edison, Maria and Enzo’s, Enzo’s Hideaway and Pizza Ponte. Those eateries are in the Disney Springs entertainment complex but are run by a third-party restaurant chain, not The Walt Disney Company. Patina Restaurant Group is owned by Delaware North, one of the largest privately owned hospitality and entertainment companies in the world.
"Rosie" the restaurant robot delivers food, picks up dirty dishes
Video: She's been working at the Cajun Crack'n seafood restaurant east of San Francisco for the last two months. She delivers food, picks up dirty dishes, and runs promotions on her screen and she's already a customer favorite.
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CRF UPDATE: Hospitality Execs show teens the ropes
The California Restaurant Foundation enlisted the help of 23 hospitality companies to teach ProStart students the business side of our industry. During “Experience Hospitality presented by U.S. Bank", 500 teens went on exclusive tours, soaking in everything from marketing to finance. See all the tour sites, highlights, and photos!
LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE: Navigating the complex landscape of employment background checks in CA
Conducting background checks in compliance with federal and state laws is a necessity and a complex legal challenge for employers. CRA Legal partner Zaller Law Group reviews four major laws that employers must consider when conducting background checks.
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CRA MEMBER BENEFIT: Industry Insight: Unionization and the workplace
In 2022, the NLRB reported the highest number of unionization petitions in California since 2017. As an employer, it is essential to understand unionization in the workplace and best practices for employers. Review the updated Industry Insight by CRA Legal partner Fisher Phillips.
