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National Apprenticeship Week: Highlighting the Success of LRAEF Apprenticeships
Latest News National Apprenticeship Week: Highlighting the Success of LRAEF Apprenticeships Nov 18, 2024 The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing the inspiring journeys of apprentices who have thrived in our Restaurant Apprenticeship Program. This initiative connects aspiring hospitality professionals with valuable on-the-job learning experiences, supported by classroom…
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 MoreInaugural Baton Rouge ProStart Culinary Night Inspires Future Chefs
Latest News Inaugural Baton Rouge ProStart Culinary Night Inspires Future Chefs Nov 13, 2024 The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) hosted the first Baton Rouge ProStart Student Culinary Night on November 12, 2024, at the East Baton Rouge Career and Technical Education Center (EBR CTEC). This exciting event welcomed 50 ProStart students from 8…
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 MoreGet Ready for Renewal: Benefits of the LRA Workers Comp Program
Latest News Get Ready for Renewal: Benefits of the LRA Workers Comp Program Oct 23, 2024 For 42 years, the LRA Workers’ Comp program has served as the best option for Louisiana’s restaurant and hospitality industry. The renewal process begins in December with the arrival of the renewal packets. For those who have yet to…
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour Set to Deliver a Swift Lift to New Orleans’ Economy
Latest News Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Set to Deliver a Swift Lift to New Orleans’ Economy Oct 22, 2024 When Taylor Swift brings her Eras Tour to New Orleans on October 25, 26, and 27, the city will experience an economic impact as monumental as a weekend packed with three Super Bowls. With 150,000 Swifties…
Read MoreFTC Cracks Down on Misleading ‘Local’ Seafood Claims at Restaurants
Latest News FTC Cracks Down on Misleading ‘Local’ Seafood Claims at Restaurants Oct 8, 2024 Recently, ten seafood restaurants received warning letters from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over misleading advertising practices. These warnings focused on restaurants falsely promoting their seafood as “wild-caught” or “American-sourced” when, in reality, it was farm-raised and imported from foreign…
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