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Advocacy Update l Wage and Hour Division Relaunches PAID Program
Posted In: Wage & Hour,
Date posted Aug 20

The Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program has been relaunched by the U.S. Department of Labor. Originally introduced in 2018, it...

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Beer and Wine To-Go Now Permitted in City of Atlanta
Posted In: Alcohol,
Date posted Aug 6

Beer and Wine To-Go Now Permitted in City of Atlanta A recently passed ordinance from the Atlanta City Council provides a new path for...

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OBBBA Signed into Law: A Breakdown of Key Tax Changes for Restaurants
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Legislation,
Date posted Jul 14

On July 4, President Trump signed into law the far-reaching legislation known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). As promised, the tax...

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Advocacy Update l DHS Rescinds Pause on Immigration Enforcement
Posted In: Immigration,
Date posted Jun 18

The Latest: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded the pause on immigration enforcement. During an agency-wide call, ICE field...

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Can Restaurant Hosts Share in the Tip Pool? Top 5 Questions for Employers that Take a Tip Credit
Posted In: Finance, Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted Jul 17

Can Restaurant Hosts Share in the Tip Pool? Top 5 Questions for Employers that Take a Tip Credit

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DOL Overtime Final Rule: What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Ahead of July 1
Posted In: Federal Legislation, GRA News, Restaurant Operations, Wage & Hour,
Date posted Jun 25

DOL Overtime Final Rule: What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Ahead of July 1

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Child Labor Law Compliance in the Restaurant Industry
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Operations, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Wage & Hour,
Date posted Jun 25

Child Labor Law Compliance in the Restaurant + Foodservice Industry

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How to File an Insurance Claim and What to Expect 
Posted In: Insurance, Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Operations, Tax + Accounting,
Date posted Nov 16

How to File an Insurance Claim and What to Expect 

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Revisiting the Restaurant Remodel and Refresh Safe Harbor
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Operations, Tax + Accounting,
Date posted Aug 29

Revisiting the Restaurant Remodel and Refresh Safe Harbor

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City of Atlanta Beer and Wine To-Go Updated Administrative Order
Posted In: Alcohol, Atlanta Metro Area,
Date posted Jul 18

City of Atlanta Beer and Wine To-Go Following the lapse of the Mayor’s temporary 2020 Administrative Order, it is now illegal for...

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Webinar Recap - Tips on Tipping: Part II
Posted In: GRA News, Legal + Regulatory, Restaurant Operations, Wage & Hour,
Date posted Mar 2

Webinar Recap - Tips on Tipping: Part II

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Webinar Recap - Tips on Tipping: Part I
Posted In: Restaurant Industry News, Restaurant Operations, Tax + Accounting, Wage & Hour,
Date posted Feb 16

Webinar Recap - Tips on Tipping: Part I

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