LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT California expands harassment prevention training to address hate speech
"On September 27, 2026, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1803, which adds a component of anti-hate speech to harassment prevention training requirements."
LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT California expands what is covered by Paid Family Leave benefits
"California has passed Assembly Bill (AB) 2054, which expands the definition of “covered active duty” under Section 3302.1 of the Unemployment Insurance Code for purposes of eligibility for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits from the state."
Yelli gets new hires ready faster - and keeps every location trained the same way, under your own brand. Your menus, SOPs, and policies, organized once, delivered everywhere. Built by a waitress who lived this, not a tech company.
COMMON CENTS UPDATE Your advocacy delivered a win for restaurants!
This week, the Senate unanimously passed the Common Cents Act. The bill allows businesses to round cash transactions with customers to the nearest nickel when pennies are unavailable and provides protection from nuisance lawsuits under federal, state, and local laws for businesses that follow the new rounding standard.
National Restaurant Association Optum Perks cards are accepted at thousands of pharmacies nationwide, from the large chains to the local pharmacy around the corner.
CRA BOARD MEMBER SHOUT OUT San Diego landmark restaurant Tom Ham's Lighthouse celebrates 55 years of family, history & waterfront dining
"Tom Ham's Lighthouse will celebrate its 55th anniversary this fall, marking a remarkable run for a restaurant that opened in 1971 and remains in the same family today. The milestone will culminate with a public anniversary party on Wednesday, October 7, but the story behind the restaurant stretches back to the 1950s and is deeply intertwined with the development of San Diego's modern waterfront."
CRA LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT 6 ways technology is transforming the hospitality industry: Benefits, risks, and considerations when using AI tools
Hospitality employers are incorporating AI into nearly every aspect of their business, from front of house to back of house. Here are six things you need to know about popular AI uses in the hospitality industry, the legal risks of using them, and key practical steps you can take to stay compliant.
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How Restaurants Lose Employment Lawsuits: 5 Mistakes That Make Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Smile
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