Injunction issued on Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements
**UPDATE**Dec. 5, 2025 A federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the implementation...
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Gas station gourmet: How convenience stores are jumping into the quick-service business
It used to be that convenience stores were known for road trip snacks: bags of chips, candy,...
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2025 What’s Hot: Culinary Forecast
2025 What’s Hot: Culinary Forecast The National Restaurant Association, in partnership with...
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FSTEC Insider 2024: How restaurants are challenging gender bias in tech
Off the top of your head, what are the AI chatbot and digital personal assistant names you can...
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National Food Safety Month 2024: What is a foodborne illness
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about one in six people get sick from...
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National Food Safety Month 2024: Foodborne Illnesses
The Center for Disease Control estimates there are around 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses...
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Fisher Phillips: New I-9 Form compliance tips for employers
Federal officials updated and modernized the I-9 From for employment verification. Be sure to check out these 8 compliance tips for employers from Fisher Phillips. The new form is available now, and employers must begin using the new form by Nov. 1.
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Workplace pregnancy rights in Washington State
The new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect June 27.
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New Heat Rules, Winning the Hiring Game & Updating ‘Know Your Rights’ Posters | Essential News for Washington Hospitality Employers!
In this episode, we cover key updates vital for Washington hospitality business owners. Discover the new Outdoor Heat Exposure Rules for employees and gain insights into our members-only webinar aimed at navigating today’s challenging hiring landscape. Plus, stay compliant with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by updating your ‘Know Your Rights’ poster. From new state regulations to winning in the recruitment game, we’ve got the News You Need To Know. Find additional resources at wahospitality.org. Thanks for watching, and special thanks to Adesso for their sponsorship.
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Tip reporting and IRS Form 8027: What fast-food businesses need to know
As a fast-food business owner, staying on top of tax regulations and requirements is important to avoid penalties and ensure compliance. One such form that may impact your business is the IRS Form 8027. This form is used to report tips received by employees in certain food and beverage establishments. Failing to file this form or inaccurately reporting tips could result in hefty fines for your business. Here is whatyou need to know about IRS Form 8027 and how it applies to your fast food business.
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Congress tackles food waste, helps restaurants with food donations
The Food Donation Improvement Act specifically expands liability protections to include donations of an apparently fit grocery product or apparently wholesome food that is “donated directly to a needy individual by a retail grocer, wholesaler, agricultural producer, restaurant, caterer, school food authority, or institution of higher education for which the recipient is charged a good Samaritan reduced price that is no greater than the cost of handling, administering, and distributing the food or product.”
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