Archive for April 2024
Lakeshore High, Chalmette High Represent Louisiana at National ProStart Invitational
Latest News Lakeshore High, Chalmette High Represent Louisiana at National ProStart Invitational Apr 30, 2024 ​ProStart students from Lakeshore and Chalmette High Schools represented Louisiana at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore, in the Culinary and Management competitions, respectively. The Lakeshore team demonstrated their techniques and creativity in the culinary competition via a three-course menu…
Read MoreU.S. DOL Increases New Overtime Salary Threshold
Latest News U.S. DOL Increases New Overtime Salary Threshold Apr 24, 2024 The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its final overtime rule, significantly increasing the minimum annual salary threshold determining overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from $35,568 to $58,656. The rule will gradually come into effect, with an increase to…
Read MoreFTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Latest News FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements Apr 24, 2024 What Just Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to enact a far-reaching ban on non-compete agreements. This decision, resulting from a 3-2 vote, will take effect 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register. The rule aims to prohibit all new non-compete…
Read MoreCommon Restaurant Scams & How You Can Avoid Them
Latest News Common Restaurant Scams & How You Can Avoid Them Apr 16, 2024 The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its final overtime rule, significantly increasing the minimum annual salary threshold determining overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from $35,568 to $58,656. The rule will gradually come into effect, with an…
Read MoreEmpowering Advocacy: Highlights from LRA Day at the Capitol
Latest News Empowering Advocacy: Highlights from LRA Day at the Capitol Apr 10, 2024 Seventy members of the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) convened at the Capitol for a pivotal event known as LRA Day. This gathering provided a platform for industry leaders to address pressing issues facing the restaurant sector. Among the distinguished speakers were…
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