ADVOCACY BRIEFSJoint-employer Rule Overturns: The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) destructive joint-employer rule and now it heads to the president's desk. The National Restaurant Association and AHLA helped get the bipartisan votes needed to pass in the House and Senate.
New Credit Card Settlement: A proposed settlement agreement was announced this week requiring Visa and Mastercard to reduce swipe fees charged to restaurants and other merchants starting in April 2025. Reminder: the deadline to submit a claim is May 31, 2024. |
INDUSTRY UPDATESIndustry Impact: ProStart relies on industry professionals to mentor and prime students for competitions, setting them up for success whether they choose to continue in the industry or take those important skills with them to the next stage of their careers.
Tech Report: The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Technology Landscape Report 2024 found consumer attitudes toward restaurant technology varies greatly by demographic and service segment—fullservice, limited-service and delivery. |
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Northwest Food ShowApril 21-22, 2024 | Portland Expo Center
Connect with hundreds of foodservice purveyors at the region's largest foodservice B2B show. Experience samples in the Alcohol Pavilion, discover Emerging Products, and pick up tangible solutions in the Trends Center. Ask how ORLA members register for free. Register | Sponsorship |
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WORKFORCEIndustry Stakeholder Survey
We're calling on all restaurant and lodging operators along the Oregon coast to take an important survey! We hope you can share your experience and insights to help us understand the workforce challenges and successes within our industry. Take survey. |
LENDING SOLUTIONSORLA Finance Center
Your association is partnering with Adesso Capital to help small businesses like yours finance dreams. Originally offering ERC Assistance, Adesso is now helping businesses with lending solutions, Tip Tax Credit eligibility and FFCRA. Learn more. |
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