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U.S. Dept. of Labor Overtime Rule Update
Latest News U.S. Dept. of Labor Overtime Rule Update Aug 22, 2024 On June 28, we learned that the U.S. District Court in Texas issued a limited temporary restraining order regarding the first phase of the DOL Overtime Rule that takes effect today, July 1, 2024. This decision temporarily exempts ONLY the State of Texas from…
Read MoreFTC Cracks Down on Franchise Agreements: New Guidelines on Hidden Fees and Non-Disparagement Clauses
Latest News FTC Continues to Target Franchisors, Issues New Guidance Aug 22, 2024 On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took significant actions targeting franchisors, addressing concerns about hidden fees and non-disparagement clauses in franchise agreements. These recent announcements include: New FTC Guidance for Franchisors Ban on Hidden Fees: The FTC has…
Read MoreDesmond Stewart Takes Top Honors at the Four Roses Bourbon Smash Showdown
Latest News Desmond Stewart Takes Top Honors at Four Roses Bourbon Smash Showdown Aug 22, 2024 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA), in partnership with Republic National Distributing Company, the Louisiana Office of Tourism, and Louisiana Libations, is proud to announce the winners of the Four Roses Bourbon Smash Showdown. The event, held on Sunday, August…
Read MoreControversial Joint Employer Rule Struck Down Just Before Taking Effect
Latest News Controversial Joint Employer Rule Struck Down Just Before Taking Effect Aug 13, 2024 By Fisher Phillips, Authors Steve Bernstein, Josh Nadreau and John Polson In an 11th-hour decision, a federal court judge in Texas just struck down the Labor Board’s controversial joint employer rule right before it was set to take effect on…
Read MoreRestaurant Industry Notches Win in Battle Against NLRB Joint Employer Rule
Latest News Restaurant Industry Notches Win in Battle Against NLRB Joint Employer Rule Jul 22, 2024 The NLRB withdrew its appeal to the 5th Circut decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule, putting a “direct and immediate” standard back in place. Washington, D.C. – Friday, July 19, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was granted a…
Read MoreOSHA Proposes New Heat Safety Rule
Latest News OSHA Proposes New Heat Safety Rule Jul 3, 2024 What Just Happened: Earlier today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule outlining steps employers would be required to take to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the risk of heat illness. This rule applies to all employers conducting outdoor and indoor work,…
Read MoreProStart Princesses: Honoring Chef Leah Chase at Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Latest News ProStart Princesses: Honoring Chef Leah Chase at Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure A group of young women from two ProStart programs in New Orleans are headed to Walt Disney World for an exclusive, all-expenses-paid culinary journey in honor of Chef Leah Chase, who inspired the animated motion picture The Princess and the Frog. Tiana’s Bayou…
Read MoreLRA Education Foundation Celebrates 6 Outstanding Line Cook Apprentices
Latest News LRA Education Foundation Celebrates Six Outstanding Line Cook Apprentices Jul 2, 2024 The LRA Education Foundation recently honored six exceptional young men who have successfully completed their line cook apprenticeship, officially graduating from the program. The celebratory event was hosted by Conrad Churra, owner of Wakin’ Bakin’ in the French Quarter. Churra is…
Read MoreYour Property Rights Under New Constitutional Carry Law
Latest News Your Property Rights Under Constitutional Carry Law Jul 2, 2024 On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the law allowing constitutional carry of concealed firearms for Louisiana residents 18 and older will take effect. Those locations that previously prohibited concealed carry remain in effect that include public buildings, courthouses, libraries and other locations. Permitted concealed…
Read MoreDakar Nola: Chef Serigne Mbaye’s Award-Winning Blend of Senegalese and New Orleans Cuisine
Latest News Dakar Nola: Chef Serigne Mbaye’s Award-Winning Blend of Senegalese and New Orleans Cuisine Jun 28, 2024 At just 30 years old, Chef Serigne Mbaye is making waves in New Orleans’ culinary scene with his restaurant Dakar Nola, which earlier this year won the most coveted of awards, the 2024 James Beard Award for…
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