Advocacy
LRA Supports Cassidy and Hassan’s Bill to Enhance Workforce Opportunities
Latest News LRA Supports Cassidy and Hassan’s Bill to Enhance Workforce Opportunities Dec 3, 2024 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is applauding U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s leadership in introducing the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act, alongside Senator Maggie Hassan. This legislation seeks to strengthen the WOTC, a vital federal tax…
Read MoreLouisiana’s New Seafood Labeling Law: What Restaurants Need to Know
Latest News Louisiana’s New Seafood Labeling Law: What Restaurants Need to Know Dec 3, 2024 Effective January 1, 2025, Louisiana’s updated seafood labeling law aims to promote transparency by providing accurate information about the origin of crawfish and shrimp served in food establishments. Replacing previous labeling requirements, the new law emphasizes truth in advertising while…
Read MoreHow Proposed Tariffs Could Impact Food CostsÂ
Latest News How Proposed Tariffs Could Impact Food Costs Dec 3, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump’s recent statements about imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China have stirred concerns across industries, especially for the U.S. foodservice and restaurant sectors. With these three countries being the U.S.’s top trading partners, such tariffs could significantly affect…
Read MoreLouisiana Sales Tax Rate Increases on January 1, 2025: What You Need to KnowÂ
Latest News Louisiana Sales Tax Rate Increases on January 1, 2025: What You Need to Know Dec 3, 2024 Starting January 1, 2025, Louisiana’s state sales tax rate will increase from 4.45% to 5%. While this increase applies uniformly across all parishes, combined state and local sales tax rates will vary depending on your location.…
Read MoreCourt Strikes Down 2024 Overtime Rule: What This Means for Restaurants
Latest News Court Strikes Down 2024 Overtime Rule: What This Means for Restaurants Nov 15, 2024 In a significant victory for the restaurant industry, a federal court in Texas has struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 Overtime Rule. This decision prevents sweeping changes to salary thresholds that could have financially burdened businesses nationwide.…
Read MoreFinCEN Beneficial Ownership Deadline
Latest News FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Deadline Nov 11, 2024 Deadline to Report Beneficial Ownership Approaching: Avoid Daily Fines The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is responsible for combatting financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing. One of FinCEN’s key initiatives is the enforcement of beneficial…
Read MoreLouisiana’s Tax Reform Special Session Starts Today
Latest News Louisiana’s Tax Reform Special Session Starts Today Nov 6, 2024 Today marks the start of Louisiana’s third special session of 2024, where Governor Jeff Landry aims to address tax reform. The proposed changes include restructuring income tax, broadening sales tax, and repealing the corporate franchise tax, all of which could have significant impacts…
Read MoreBuilding a Culture of Civility and Belonging Post-Election: MFHA’s Upcoming Webinar
Latest News Building a Culture of Civility and Belonging Post-Election: MFHA’s Upcoming Webinar Nov 1, 2024 food serviceThe workplace can feel uncertain post-election, as diverse perspectives intersect. On Thursday, November 7, at 1 p.m. Central, the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) is hosting a timely webinar to address ways to maintain a culture of…
Read More2024 Election Outlook: Key Issues and What’s at Stake for the Restaurant Industry
Latest News 2024 Election Outlook: Key Issues and What’s at Stake for the Restaurant Industry Nov 1, 2024 In recent years, U.S. elections have seen unprecedented shifts in party control across Congress and the White House, often signaling new priorities for industries nationwide. The National Restaurant Association has released a comprehensive memo to help stakeholders…
Read MoreWhat’s on the Nov. 5 Ballot: 5 Key Constitutional Amendments
Latest News What’s on the Nov. 5 Ballot: 5 Key Constitutional Amendments Oct 30, 2024 Voters in Louisiana will be considering five proposed amendments to the state Constitution in this fall’s election, split between the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. These proposals address topics including coastal restoration funding, legislative procedures for budget approval, judicial…
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