Posts by wwaren@lra.org
LRA 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…
Read MoreNRA Update: “No Taxes on Tips” Act
Latest News NRA Update: “No Taxes on Tips” Act Jun 21, 2024 On June 20, four U.S. Senators introduced the “No Taxes on Tips Act” to prevent federal income taxation on employee tips in any industry. While the proposal would eliminate the federal income tax for tips, these tips would still be subject to the…
Read MoreLouisiana Senate Approves Repeal of Minor Break Law
Latest News Louisiana Senate Approves Repeal of Minor Break Law May 22, 2024 On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate approved House Bill 156, which repeals a requirement that employers provide a mandatory 30-minute break to minors working shifts lasting five hours or longer, in a 26-11 vote, with a major amendment now attached to the legislation. The…
Read MoreLakeshore 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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