The National Restaurant Association's Public Affairs Conference, scheduled for April 15-17, 2024, in Washington, D.C., stands as a pivotal moment for businesses in the foodservice world. This event opens its doors to a diverse spectrum of industry players, from quick-service establishments to upscale fine dining venues, encompassing both global giants and local independent operators. At its core, this conference is a powerhouse of advocacy, offering a platform for attendees to actively engage in shaping policies that directly impact their businesses.
Central to the conference's agenda is the opportunity for participants to delve into crucial advocacy issues currently affecting the restaurant landscape. Beyond mere discussions, attendees will meet with Louisiana’s Congressional Delegation, rallying their support for the restaurant industry's causes. This emphasis on grassroots advocacy underscores the significance of collective action in influencing policies and regulations that can make a tangible difference for businesses of all scales. The roster of events promises an engaging and informative experience. From face-to-face meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to insightful sessions featuring esteemed political speakers, the conference weaves together educational opportunities and strategic networking. It's not solely about discussing policy; it's about mobilizing and making a meaningful impact. For those pondering the value of attending, the conference stands as an unparalleled platform to effect change. It serves as the industry's largest grassroots advocacy event, empowering attendees to play an active role in shaping policies that affect their operations directly. The importance of participation is underscored by the diverse representation of segments within the restaurant industry, ensuring that voices from across the spectrum are heard and considered. With an early bird registration fee of $200, becoming a part of this pivotal event holds the potential not just for networking or knowledge gathering, but for wielding influence and contributing to the future of the restaurant industry. It's an opportunity to be at the forefront of change, advocating for policies that could significantly impact the operational landscape for years to come. Register today here. Reserve your room at the host hotel here.
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The National Restaurant Association and every state restaurant association brought a fresh wave of pressure on lawmakers to overturn the Biden administration’s new joint employer rule via the Congressional Review Act.
— In a letter to the Hill on Thursday, the restaurant associations complained that the new joint employer rule released last month, which could make it easier for companies to face liability for labor law violations involving franchisees or contractors, would have implications that “are profound and far-reaching for the restaurant industry.” — “This change is not merely administrative; it redefines what it means to be an employer in our industry. Under this rule, the expanded criteria for joint employer status could result in numerous restaurant operators being inadvertently caught in complex legal and regulatory networks, particularly those in franchisor-franchisee relationships or those utilizing third-party vendors,” the groups wrote, warning that it “could limit entrepreneurship and dampen the dynamism essential for restaurants’ continued success and resilience in communities in every state.” — The National Restaurant Association is at the forefront of the business community’s aggressive opposition push to block the new rule from going into effect. Its legal arm was part of the industry coalition that filed the first legal challenge to the rule last month, and signed on to a letter with more than sixty other trade associations urging Congress to roll back the rule. |
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