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November/December 2020 Legal Update

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Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The Court ruled that under California law, PAGA claims could not be compelled into arbitration. Litigation. Legislation.

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[Guide] Restaurant Management Tips & Tactics: 2019 Field Guide

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Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together. With so many responsibilities, running a restaurant can be tricky. What is Restaurant Management?

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Surviving Disruption: How New COVID-19 Legislation Can Assist the Restaurant Industry

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While businesses coast to coast reel from the financial and emotional impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, few have been affected more adversely than restaurants. Uncertainty in the restaurant industry could endure for months, maybe longer. COVID-19 Legislation and Tax Policy Changes. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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What the Stimulus Bill Means for Restaurants

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history, into law. The act provides some relief for restaurant owners in forgivable paycheck protection loans and tax relief. This includes payroll costs, compensation for employees making less than $100,000 annually, rent, continuation of health care benefits, and rent. with a cap of $10 million.

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Ready for Takeoff: The Promise and Challenges of Restaurant Drone Delivery

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During a pandemic, drone delivery may also enable restaurants to serve customers who feel uncomfortable picking up food from a restaurant or having a delivery drivers come to their homes. However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations.

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The Risks of Form I-9 for Restaurants

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Particularly for operators in the restaurant industry, who face high-volume hiring as a result of toxic turnover, it’s critically important to be diligent regarding employment eligibility to avoid penalties. Nationwide, ICE worksite enforcement jumped more than threefold in the first nine months of 2018 alone. The solution?

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New NLRB Decision Eases Restrictions on Keeping Harassment Investigations Confidential

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Between 2005 and 2015, the restaurant and hospitality industry had the highest percentage (14 percent) of sexual harassment filings received by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), [1] in which the complainant's industry was specified. [2] Retaliation Exposure. NLRB Ruling on Employer Confidentiality.