ASSOCIATION UPDATE

December 11, 2013- The LRA SIF is pleased to welcome Melissa Dixon as its new Director of Claims. Read more.

December 5, 2013- ​The LRA Acadiana Chapter is pleased to announce its 2013 Chapter Awards recipients. Read more.

December 4, 2013- ​ The National Restaurant Association prepares its What's Hot culinary forecast of menu trends for the coming year. See what's coming in 2014.

November 27, 2013- David Hearn recaps his year as 2013 LRA Chairman in a letter to members. Read more.
 
November 21, 2013-New research from the NRA reveals that 33 million Americans will rely on restaurants for all parts of their Thanksgiving meals this year. In addition, 46 million Americans are expected to dine out in restaurants while shopping on Thanksgiving Day or Black Friday. Read more. 

November 19, 2013- The LRA is pleased to welcome Jessica McGee as its new Northwest Sales Representative. Read more. 

November 14, 2013 - The NRA released the 2013-2014 edition of the Restaurant Operations Report which contains detailed data on typical operating costs and line items. This unique, comprehensive resource helps restaurants operators review and strengthen financial performance and is available to LRA Restaurant members for $100, a 50 percent discount. Read more. 


September 11, 2013- Under the Affordable Care Act, employers nationwide must provide to their employees notice of healthcare insurance marketplaces, also known as exchanges, no later than October 1, 2013. The notice must be made to all employees, regardless of size, in writing. The Department of Labor has provided model notices for employers to use: Model Notice for employers that offer a health plan to some or all employees and Model Notice for employers that do not offer a health plan to any employees.

August 14, 2013- Join the Share the Gulf Coalition! The goal of this campaign is to convince Congress, Gulf Governors, the regional fishery management council, and federal and state fishery agencies to support reasonable management options and find a solution that can work for commercial and recreational fishermen alike. Read more.

August 6, 2013-The LRA has learned that several locations have recently reported that the Restaurant Opportunities Center has attempted to distribute literature and information on certain restaurant premises. We would recommend that members meet with their managers and review this non-solicitation policy. Members are clearly within their rights if the language recommended in this document is followed.

August 29, 2013- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the release of the new I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. All employers are required to use the new I-9 form immediately to verify the identity and employment authorization eligibility of their employees. There is a 60-day grace period for employers to continue to use the current version of the form issued 8/7/09 (the 2/2/09 version is also still valid) until May 7, 2013. For info about penalties, click here.              

                                                                       

 

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Dec 16 2013 LRA Southwest Chapter Annual Meeting & Christmas Party - Luna Live in Baton Rouge

Dec 18 2013 Louisiana's BEST Class- New Orleans - Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in New Orleans

Dec 21 2013 Louisiana's BEST Class- Metairie - Drago's in Metairie

Jan 6 2014 ServSafe Seminar- Bossier City - Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier