Continue Reading Junk Fee Ban Now Exempts Restaurant SurchargesA last-minute, emergency bill, SB-1524, was signed into law over the weekend by Governor Newsom. SB-1524 effectively modifies SB-478, the so-called junk-fee ban, which became effective today. As discussed,
Continue Reading Emergency Bill Introduced to Change Junk FeesYesterday, Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced Senate Bill 1524 which would keep restaurant fees legal so long as they present additional fees “clearly and conspicuously.” This bill would amend Senate
In March, Nancy Yaffe gave us an overview of SB 487, the new “junk fee” ban becoming effective on July 1st. As a refresher, legal requirements in California and
Continue Reading The Death of the Restaurant Surcharge
Effective July 1, 2022, all on-premise alcoholic beverage servers and their managers must take Responsible Beverage Training (“RBS Training”). This ABC approved training must be completed by August 31, 2022
Continue Reading Responsible Beverage Training Required for Servers & Managers This Summer
Employers in California are subject to a layer cake of requirements to report suspected and diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in their workforce. Federal, state and local agencies each impose obligations
Continue Reading Obligations to Report COVID-19 in the Workforce: What Employers Need to Know
THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH THE GOVERNOR’S ACTION ON EACH BILL DISCUSSED.
Anticipation mounts as we watch for California Governor Gavin Newsom’s action on bills of immediate importance
Continue Reading Employers, Heads Up! These are the bills of Importance on Governor Newsom’s Desk
Faced with escalating Coronavirus infections in California, county public health departments across the state are ramping up enforcement of COVID-related restrictions on businesses — conducting investigations, imposing fines and
Continue Reading County Public Health Departments Ratchet Up Enforcement on Businesses of COVID-19 Related Restrictions
Another mid-year reminder: California hotels and motels must train all employees on human trafficking awareness by January 1, 2020.
Per SB 970, hotel and motel employers must provide:
Continue Reading Human Trafficking Training Required for Hotels/Motels in California by Year End
I am heading to Las Vegas for the annual Cornell HR in Hospitality Conference, from March 27-29th. I am particularly excited for the session on Hospitality Included
Continue Reading Getting Ready for Cornell HR in Hospitality Conference
Attention hospitality professionals. Come join me and Sahara Pynes at the Potluck Conference on February 20-21st at the Hudson Loft in downtown Los Angeles.
This new conference is for professionals
Continue Reading Please Join Us At The Potluck Conference (February 20-21st) in Los Angeles