LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT The next deadline for California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act: What employers must do by March 30
California employers must allow employees to designate emergency contacts to be notified if they are detained or arrested at work by March 30, under the new Workplace Know Your Rights Act. Employees can decline, but employers must provide the option before the deadline or during onboarding after that date. We'll outline compliance steps and best practices to help avoid violations and penalties.
Still have questions? Watch the recent Ask CRA, where CRA Legal Center partner Jackson Lewis explains SB 294 for employers.
OPINION Latino restaurants are caught in a legal trap
Latino-owned restaurants in California are struggling with rising costs, immigration worries, and a surge in lawsuits targeting their websites under old privacy laws. Many small, family-run businesses are being hit with expensive legal threats over common website features, adding stress and financial hardship. The article also looks at new laws being proposed to close these loopholes and protect restaurant owners from these lawsuits.
Foodini combines DietaryAI and registered dietitians to tag your menu with trusted allergen and dietary data. Guests instantly see what's safe for them. Reduce staff questions by 60%. Easy onboarding. CRA members get 10% off.
Uber Eats is raising delivery fees for some restaurants
"The third-party delivery company is hiking commission rates in two of its three pricing tiers in an effort to cover rising costs. It will also charge more for access to its most frequent customers."
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT FOUNDATION The future of restaurants, according to Gen Z
The CA ProStart Cup offers a front-row seat to the next generation of restaurant innovation. At this statewide competition, high school students showcased bold culinary skills and pitched original restaurant concepts—revealing what Gen Z wants to see when they dine out. This year’s winners delivered clear trends: Orange County School of the Arts won the Management Cup with an experience-driven, game-inspired concept, while San Dimas High School won the Culinary Cup with a refined, globally influenced menu. The takeaway? Gen Z craves bold flavors, elevated ingredients, and dining experiences that connect.
HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Help represent Hayward’s business community - business license tax survey
If you are a business owner in the City of Hayward or are interested in doing business in the City Hayward, please participate in this survey. The City of Hayward is considering increasing the Business License Tax (BLT) for the first time since 1978. This may affect business costs in Hayward. The Hayward Chamber is helping collect feedback from local businesses to ensure your voice is heard. Please take this 3–5 minute survey by Friday, March 27.
PARTNER CONTENT How to pay yourself as a business owner: A complete guide
You’ve built your business — now it’s time to decide how to pay yourself. It sounds simple, but choosing the right approach can be one of the most complex parts of running a company. Learning how to pay yourself as a business owner is about more than just cutting yourself a check — it’s selecting a method that fits your structure, stays compliant, and supports both your personal and business success.
CRA members receive a 25% discount on Paychex's payroll and 401k administrative fees, as well as a 25% discount on HRS setup fees.
CRA Legal Center Webinar with Zaller Law Group: Are Your Tip Pooling Practices Compliant in California? Legal professionals break down what restaurants need to know
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