In the Know Podcast Series
Stay on the cutting edge.
The CRA proudly presents the In the Know podcast series, designed to provide food service professionals with crucial information in the most immediate, user-friendly format possible. Be sure to check back frequently for updated episodes.
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All podcasts also available for download at www.podcastgrill.com and www.itunes.com. Listener questions and suggestions for future episodes are welcomed and should be sent to marketing@calrest.org. For podcast advertising opportunities, please click here or contact the CRA Marketing department at marketing@calrest.org.
- Jot Condie discusses health care in California
CRA President + CEO Jot Condie discusses the ongoing health care issue in California, taking a realistic look at how it will affect the restaurant industry. Condie shares relevant health care challenges, the Governor's failed reform plan and his opinion on what is in store for California over the next couple of years. Click here to get In the Know.
- State + federal hiring and equipment credits
All restaurateurs should be aware of the state + federal hiring and equipment credits that are available to them. Overlooked by a staggering 90 percent of businesses, a wide variety of state and federal employer hiring and equipment credits go unused every year. Tax credits such as these can effectively offset minimum wage and workers' compensation increases, health care costs and a host of other financial burdens. Taking advantage of these credits effectively allows business owners to increase net profits, cash flow and earnings per share. This In the Know podcast will teach listeners how to reap these rewards by providing an overview of available programs and discussing the tools and procedures for documenting valuable tax breaks. Click here to get In the Know.
- Key employment law changes
California labor and employment laws are constantly in flux: Legislature grants new employee rights, regulatory agencies issue new regulations and interpretations of existing statutes, and the court system passes new decisions and opinions. All of these rules and regulations affect how California employers run their businesses and it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on the ever-changing landscape. Here is a review of 2007’s key employment law changes and a look forward at what business owners can expect in 2008 including: more flexibility on meal break implementation for unionized employers, California's covenant “not to compete law” and renewed attempts to pass mandatory health care legislation in California. Click here to get In the Know.
- John Gay discusses immigration
In this podcast, guest John Gay, senior vice president of Government Affairs + Public Policy for the National Restaurant Association, discusses the newest issue facing the restaurant community: immigration. Gay points out relevant workforce challenges, failed Congressional efforts for comprehensive immigration reform and what kind of enforcement can be expected in the next couple of years. Click here to get In the Know.
- Labor law compliance
This premiere episode of the In the Know podcast series tells listeners how to navigate the complicated world of California labor law. Get an inside, in-depth look at the state’s complex meal and rest period labor laws and learn what you need to do to make sure that your restaurant stays in compliance. Click here to get In the Know.