GRA Weekly

October 3, 2024

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WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

World Central Kitchen Making an Impact in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Our hearts are with everyone who has been impacted by the devastating Hurricane Helene destruction. If you are able to help these communities, we recommend joining forces with chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, who are on site providing warm meals and supplies for those in need.


Donate here.

Connect to volunteer here.

Follow World Central Kitchen for updates here.

2024 GRACE AWARDS REGISTRATION

Save the Date: 2024 GRACE Awards

We can't wait to celebrate this year's nominees and winners with you! Register now and let us know you'll be there.


Interested in sponsoring the event? Please contact Sarah Thorson.


Register here!

SPAM ALERT

Email Spammers are Posing as GRA

It has come to our attention that spammers are posing as Georgia Restaurant Association team members in email communications regarding unpaid invoices. We will NEVER send an email from a personal address - all communications from the GRA will always come from an official GRA email account or directly from Intuit QuickBooks.


If you receive a suspicious email, please report as phishing and DO NOT RESPOND. We are investigating to promptly stop this user.

PORT STRIKE

Massive Port Strike is Expected to Severely Disrupt Supply Chains

The work action by 45,000 longshoremen is shutting down 36 of the nation's largest gateways for imports. Economists project a cost to the economy of $5 billion a day.


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HURRICANE HELENE TAX RELIEF

IRS Provides Relief for Helene

The Internal Revenue Service announced disaster tax relief for all individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.


Taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.


Continue reading.

MAJOR DISASTER DECLARED FOR 41 GEORGIA COUNTIES

Assistance Programs Available for Residents in 41 Georgia Counties

Governor Brian Kemp has announced residents in 41 Georgia counties affected by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for disaster assistance.  


Continue reading.

WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK:

A Restaurant Operator's Guide to the 2024 Presidential Election

Restaurant Operators Pool Resources to Feed Storm Victims and Rescue Teams

Use Ethics to Improve Company Culture

An Ownership-Reporting Deadline is Creeping Up On Restaurants

FEDERAL UPDATE

  • The FTC is Cracking Down on Misleading Menu Claims

Ten seafood restaurants recently received a warning letter on how “wild-caught, American seafood” may be advertised when the seafood is actually from farm-raised foreign sources.


The letter, sent by an official at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), said the agency will crack down on false claims of locally caught fare and how “eat local” slogans or restaurant décor could be flagged as false implied claims, which could illegally mislead customers.


Read the full overview.

  • New Study Finds Eliminating the Tip Credit Has No Impact On Earning Gaps

The Employment Policies Institute (EPI) recently released a study conducted by University of California-Irvine economists, that finds eliminating the tip credit does not have any discernible impact on eliminating earnings gaps between minority, female, and white male employees.


Read the full report.

  • Voluntary FDA Sodium Reduction Recommendations Released

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed Phase II voluntary targets to reduce sodium in over 150 categories of packaged foods and restaurant foods.


Read the full overview.

  • NLRB Drops Joint Employer Appeal

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has officially dismissed its appeal of the Eastern District of Texas decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule. The 2020 Final Rule, which requires direct and immediate control to establish a joint employer relationship, remains in effect.


Read the press release.

UPCOMING SERVSAFE CLASSES
UPCOMING WEBINARS + EVENTS

Webinar: Insights from the U.S. Treasury

National Restaurant Association

Thursday, October 10 l 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Register.


8th Annual Restaurant Legal Summit

Restaurant Law Center

October 23-25

Register.


GRACE Awards

Georgia Restaurant Association

Monday, December 9 l 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Register.

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