SEE YOU AT THE LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER | AUG 25 - 27 5 days until the 2024 California Restaurant Show
Only 5 days remain until the 2024 California Restaurant Show! There is no better time to book your badge, getting you on the show floor quickly and easily - and best of all, CRA members can register for free unlimited badges!
Californians will vote on a $18 minimum wage. Workers already want $25 and more
“West Hollywood officials this year commissioned surveys in which 42% of business owners said they laid off staff or cut workers’ hours, and city council members agreed to pause the next wage increase until January. Part of the city’s challenge was that business owners had to compete with employers just down the street in Los Angeles, where the minimum wage is $17.28, and Beverly Hills, which uses the state minimum of $16.”
“Walter Schild, owner of a West Hollywood restaurant, said the policy forced him to raise the wages of servers who were making the minimum wage but received substantial extra income in tips, leaving little room to also give raises to back-of-house staff, who were making about $19 to $21. He said he eliminated three jobs, including a baker and a barista, and cut a third of the restaurant’s hours, but the business is “barely surviving.” Schild called minimum wage hikes a “misguided” decision that makes little dent in the cost of living.”
Bay Area startup launches automated kitchen for use in food trucks
"Automaton does address the challenges like the labor shortage and rising cost of ingredients you see right now," said Kim.
"They believe their operation can create jobs, even with a fully automated kitchen.”
"It still requires people behind the scene including the maintenance of our system and people at our kitchen with staff preparing the ingredients," said Kim.
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Harris, Trump see votes in not taxing tips. Experts see trouble.
“The idea has caught fire with those workers and the union that represents many of them. But economists on the left and right are sounding alarms about unintended consequences. Depending on how such a tax cut is structured, they warn, it could pile onto the already unsustainable federal deficit, ding Social Security and Medicare, and open a tempting loophole for high-end earners like financiers to recategorize their income to shield it from taxes.”
Portland City Council considers referendums to increase minimum wage
“Joshua Chaisson is a bartender in Portland and an advocate for the Restaurant Workers of America. He says removing the tip credit will lead customers to tip less and actually hurt tipped workers.” “We as workers feel like we’re being ignored," Chaisson said. "We as workers are not asking for this; we’re not asking to be saved, and in fact, tip credit elimination hurts the very workers that it reports to help.”
“The referendum to increase the minimum wage has since been sent to committee by Portland City Council, and the referendum regarding the elimination of the tip credit is set to appear on the November ballot.”
CRA PARTNER SPOTLIGHT EmployeeMetrics Q&A from the CRA — a short read
Get to know CRA Marketplace Partner EmployeeMetrics – helping restaurants save money and thrive by providing easy-to-use software to simplify labor compliance.
MARKETPLACE PARTNER RESOURCE U.S. Payment Smart: New FAQ explains CVV/CVC value and rules
Elavon’s Card Brand Management Team is always working to bring awareness and a deeper understanding to the many card network requirements and best practices. Recently, they endeavored to address frequent questions around CVV/CVC, why it’s important, and rules around how it should be used.
Feel free to use this FAQ to enhance your knowledge. For Converge users, check out the Convergepay support page on how to add customer fraud prevention rules to your CVV response.
Existing CRA members can sign up for products and services from Elavon and receive a $250 credit toward your CRA membership dues. If you are not a member, sign up for products and services from Elavon and receive your first year as a CRA member free!
CRA MEMBER BENEFIT New regional Wage Track reports are hot off the press!
Our latest reports show statewide wage inflation following the implementation of the fast-food minimum wage in April. The median wage advertised in job postings has increased by 5.9% across all industry positions across the state since our April 2024 Wage Track. Download your region-specific reports for a local analysis of wage trends today.
🔎 Al Fresco Deadline Extended Mayor Bass announced the extension of the Al Fresco application deadline.
If you currently offer outdoor dining, under a temporary Al Fresco authorization, your business will need to establish a permanent Al Fresco area before December 31st or your temporary authorization will no longer be valid. If you have yet to, please apply as soon as possible. If you have missed any of the previous webinars that the city has hosted and are interested in learning more about Al Fresco dining on-street, sidewalk, or on private property, you can learn more on Al Fresco's dedicated website.
Previous webinar materials can be accessed below:
On-Street and Sidewalk Dining Program and Policies | SLIDES ● RECORDING
Private Property Outdoor Dining Program and Policies | SLIDES ● RECORDING
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