The CRA, along with many of our members, supports the Dignity Act as a practical, bipartisan solution to strengthen and stabilize the restaurant workforce. The legislation would provide pathways to legal status for Dreamers and long-term workers while modernizing employment verification protections for responsible employers. With workforce shortages continuing to challenge restaurants across California and the nation, supporting policies that retain experienced employees is critical to the future of our industry. We encourage restaurant operators to make their voices heard and urge Congress to support the Dignity Act.
Senate Bill 68 (SB 68) requires restaurant chains to disclose allergen information for every standard menu item on both physical and digital menus. The law aims to improve transparency and safety for consumers with food allergies.
ADVOCACY ALERT How a California privacy bill could impact restaurant loyalty programs
"AB 2564 is intended to crack down on dynamic pricing, not loyalty programs. And yet some parts of the legislation are raising concerns for restaurants."
CRA SPONSOR CONTENT TV customer experience matters year-round
Today's guests expect seamless access to live sports and entertainment. A recent industry article by DIRECTV explores why TV remains a key part of the restaurant experience and what operators should consider as viewing technology continues to evolve.
In this Ask CRA episode, Jackie Gutierrez and legal experts Bruno Katz and John Guarino discuss workplace harassment and discrimination claims facing restaurants. They explain how these claims arise, the importance of documentation, how to handle complaints, and common employer mistakes. Topics include protected categories, retaliation, training, and policy improvements to avoid legal risks. The episode provides practical steps for restaurant leaders to protect their teams and businesses.
A federal judge granted preliminary approval to a long-running settlement between Visa, Mastercard, and roughly 12 million merchants, moving a 21-year legal fight over credit card swipe fees closer to resolution. The settlement still requires additional review before final approval. Merchant groups say they expect significant opposition during that process, signaling the case and the broader fight over swipe fees remain far from settled.
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Looking for a way to get more involved with local restaurant leaders? Consider joining the Los Angeles chapter of the CRA Board of Directors. Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org if you would like more information.
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Looking for a way to get more involved with local restaurant leaders? Consider joining the Orange County chapter of the CRA Board of Directors. Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org if you would like more information.
Looking to get more exposure in this area of the state? Consider sponsoring an upcoming event. Sponsorships start at $250! Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org for more information.
Looking for a way to get more involved with local restaurant leaders? Consider joining the Sacramento chapter of the CRA Board of Directors. Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org if you would like more information.
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