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Is the Government Just Going to Watch the Restaurant Industry Die?

EATER

Without a bailout, independent restaurants face a disastrous fallout A few months ago, as restaurants suffered through the first months of a devastating pandemic, chefs and restaurant owners across the country went on social media to call for a government bailout. could close permanently this year. It is, to put it simply, a total mess.

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Federal Government Raises Overtime Threshold

Modern Restaurant Management

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued the final rule to i ncrease compensation thresholds for overtime eligibility.

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The Legal Case for Recovering Lost Income from COVID-19 and Government Shutdown

Modern Restaurant Management

With each passing day, the scare of this novel virus is causing our emotionally-charged government officials at every level to react with decisions that effectively strip our ability to work, shop, play and interact normally in order to slow or prevent the spread of this viral outbreak while causing economic mayhem.

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COVID-19-Related Government Budget Deficits May Spur Aggressive Payroll and Sales Tax Audits 

Modern Restaurant Management

Less revenue for businesses and income for individuals means less tax dollars for federal and state governments. Given the budget deficits faced by federal and state governments, taxing authorities are likely to begin encountering increased pressure to collect more revenue. On July 13, the U.S. States are facing similar problems.

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

However, as a company, sales stack, and database grow, it becomes difficult to uphold structure and governance to keep a CRM up-to-date. When used effectively, a CRM can be the lifeblood of your sales team – keeping everyone organized, efficient, and at peak productivity. The result? Less organization, more confusion, and fewer deals closed.

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Latest Government Grants for Restaurants, Cafes & Hospitality

Ken Burgin

With the ongoing pandemic, there have been regular grants and subsidies offered by the states, Commonwealth and local government. Make use of this guide on applications >> How to Apply for (and Win) Government Grants. NSW Government Grants for Restaurants, Cafes & Hospitality Businesses.

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Federal Government Proposes Raising Overtime Threshold to $55K

Modern Restaurant Management

On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees. If enacted, the rule would guarantee overtime pay for salaried workers earning less than $55,068 a year.

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Restaurant Management Masterclass

Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant

Due first to necessary staffing cuts, extreme safety protocols, and now the need to rehire against outsized government stimulus, unemployment benefits and wage requirements, managing and staffing have become the most urgent conversation in restaurants today.