Advocacy
Business Recovery Resources Following Hurricane Francine
Latest News Business Recovery Resources Following Hurricane Francine Sep 11, 2024 In the wake of Hurricane Francine, the Louisiana Restaurant Association Advocacy Team has compiled essential numbers and websites to assist you in the recovery process. We understand the complexities involved in gathering critical information during such challenging times, and we are here to help…
Read MoreLouisiana Insurance Commissioner: Be Insurance Ready as TS Francine Approaches
Latest News Louisiana Insurance Commissioner: Be Insurance Ready as TS Francine Approaches Sep 10, 2024 Commissioner Tim Temple is urging Louisiana residents to prepare for impacts from Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall in Louisiana later this week. Francine is currently projected to bring significant to life-threatening…
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness: Essential Tips for Restaurants
Latest News Hurricane Preparedness: Essential Tips for Restaurants Sep 9, 2024 As hurricane season intensifies, restaurant owners must be proactive in protecting their businesses, employees, and customers. Hurricanes can bring winds exceeding 180 mph and cause widespread destruction, so being prepared is critical to minimizing risks. The National Restaurant Association’s Always Ready: Natural Disasters guide…
Read MoreU.S. Court of Appeals Overturns 2021 Amendments to Dual Jobs Regulation
Latest News U.S. Court of Appeals Overturns 2021 Amendments to Dual Jobs Regulation Aug 29, 2024 U.S. Court of Appeals Overturns 2021 Amendments to Dual Jobs Regulation What Happened In a significant win for restaurant operators, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 23 to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2021 Final…
Read MoreRecycle Your Restaurant’s Oyster Shells: A Win-Win for Coastal Louisiana
Latest News Recycle Your Restaurant’s Oyster Shells: A Win-Win for Coastal Louisiana Aug 29, 2024 Louisiana’s rich oyster tradition isn’t just about delicious cuisine—it’s also about preserving our fragile coastline. Since 2014, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s (CRCL) Oyster Shell Recycling Program (OSRP) has played a critical role in this effort. By recycling oyster…
Read MoreU.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 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 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…
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