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Food safety tips for Thanksgiving shared by national restaurant association
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are approaching, prompting many to turn to restaurants or home-cooked meals.
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Court overturns DOL's 2024 overtime rule amid opposition from business groups
The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas has overturned the 2024 changes to overtime regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
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Restaurant menus in 2025 will feature mushrooms, hot honey, Southeast Asian flavors
The National Restaurant Association has unveiled its 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, outlining the trends expected to influence restaurant menus in the coming year.
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National Restaurant Association comments on election outcomes
The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the 2024 national election results and a Massachusetts ballot measure related to the tip credit.
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Restaurant industry leaders advocate for preserving tip credit at congressional hearing
Washington D.C. – During a Committee on Education & the Workforce, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing titled “Examining the Biden-Harris Attacks on Tipped Workers,” several industry experts expressed their support for the tip credit.
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National Restaurant Association responds to TIPS Act proposal
Washington, D.C. – Sean Kennedy, executive vice president for Public Policy at the National Restaurant Association, released a statement on the introduction of the TIPS Act. The proposed legislation aims to end taxes on tips while also eliminating the tipped wage for servers and bartenders.
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National Restaurant Association emphasizes importance of planning against foodborne illnesses
Washington, D.C. – In over one million restaurants across the United States, employees are responsible for ensuring both a delightful dining experience and adherence to food safety protocols. Consistent food safety practices, such as those outlined in ServSafe® training, significantly reduce the likelihood of foodborne illness incidents.
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National Restaurant Association joins American Beverage Licensees as platinum member
American Beverage Licensees (ABL) announced today that the National Restaurant Association has joined its associate membership program as a platinum member. This partnership will focus on issues such as food safety and responsible alcohol service education and training.
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National Restaurant Association wins dual honors at 2024 ASAE awards
The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation have been honored with two 2024 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of Associations Awards.
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Court vacates 2023 NLRB Joint Employer Rule
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been granted a request to withdraw its appeal of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule. This development reinstates the long-established "direct and immediate" joint employer standard, offering clear guidance for foodservice employers and employees.
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National Restaurant Association advocates at nominating conventions
Staff from the National Restaurant Association brought a pro-restaurant message to attendees of the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will share a similar message at the Democratic National Convention next month in Chicago.
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National Restaurant Association emphasizes balanced use of tech for optimal dining experiences
Restaurants will excel by balancing the use of technology to make the dining experience more efficient, convenient, and personalized while still being attentive and customer-focused.