Posts Tagged ‘Louisiana Restaurant Association’
Louisiana’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 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 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 MoreUnderstanding Workers’ Compensation: A Necessary Component of Business in Louisiana
Latest News Understanding Workers’ Compensation: A Necessary Component of Business in Louisiana Oct 30, 2024 In Louisiana, the law mandates that most employers provide Workers’ Compensation insurance for their employees. This requirement extends to all workers, regardless of their employment status—whether full-time, part-time, seasonal, or even minors. While there are some exceptions, such as domestic…
Read MoreNew Analysis Explains Challenges of Higher Costs, Menu Price Increases
Latest News New Analysis Explains Challenges of Higher Costs, Menu Price Increases Oct 4, 2024 Restaurants across the U.S. are grappling with rising food and labor costs, and Louisiana operators are facing even greater pressure due to skyrocketing insurance premiums. According to the National Restaurant Association, food costs have surged 29% over the past four…
Read MoreCelebrating 40 Years of Leadership: Henry L. Coaxum, Jr. Marks Milestone with McDonald’s
Latest News Celebrating 40 Years of Leadership: Henry L. Coaxum, Jr. Marks Milestone with McDonald’s Sep 25, 2024 Congratulations to longtime Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) member and passionate advocate of the LRA Workers’ Comp program, Henry L. Coaxum, Jr., on his 40th anniversary as a McDonald’s franchisee! Henry began his journey with McDonald’s as a…
Read MoreNSFM Week 4: Inside the Health Dept.’s Response to Foodborne Outbreaks: What Should You Expect?
Latest News NFSM Week 4: Inside the Health Dept.’s Response to Foodborne Outbreaks: What Should You Expect? Sep 23, 2024 Even in the most well-run restaurants, a foodborne outbreak may occur. An outbreak is when multiple people get sick from eating the same food. Many foodborne outbreaks in restaurants are identified from customer complaints of…
Read MoreEmeril Lagasse Foundation Announces Fall Grants Nearing $200,000
Latest News Emeril Lagasse Foundation Announces Fall Grants Nearing $200,000 Nov 15, 2023 Funding Supports Youth from Diverse Backgrounds to Further Life Skills Emeril Lagasse Foundation awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that support its mission to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential. “We support programs that provide mentorship to…
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