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Restaurant Law Center offers employer COVID guidelines

April 17, 2020 What can and can’t employers require of their employees when it comes to their health status on the job? https://www.restaurant.org/Articles/News/Law-Center-offers-employer-COVID-guidelines

Shift your sales strategy to online

April 15, 2020 Social distancing has increased the adoption of online ordering as people spend more time at home. Having an ecommerce presence has

Restaurant Employee Relief Fund raises more than $15 million in aid

April 13, 2020 Contributors rally to help employees affected by the coronavirus crisis, but more funding is needed to help the overwhelming number of applicants.

Consumers are still seeking off-premises options from restaurants

April 13, 2020 While it doesn’t come close to making up for sales losses, a majority of consumers are maintaining their off-premises usage of restaurants.

3 important safety tips to practice during the COVID-19 health crisis

April 9, 2020 As the coronavirus health crisis continues, the restaurant industry remains focused on ensuring the safety of its customers and employees. https://www.restaurant.org/Articles/News/3-safety-tips-to-practice-during-COVID-crisis

CARES Act offers temporary tax break on NOLs

April 8, 2020 The coronavirus relief bill temporarily reverts treatment of net operating losses (NOL) back to old rules before 2017 tax law. https://www.restaurant.org/Articles/News/CARES-Act-offers-temporary-tax-break-on-NOLs

Easter dinner to-go: Some tips for making the most of holiday meal demand

April 7, 2020 Easter Sunday is almost here and restaurants across the country plan to take advantage of the holiday dining surge carryout style. https://www.restaurant.org/Articles/News/Easter-dinner-to-go-tips-to-make-most-of-holiday

How the CARES Act SBA loan forgiveness works

April 7, 2020 A portion of SBA loans this year will be forgiven, but how much and for how long varies. https://www.restaurant.org/Articles/News/How-the-CARES-Act-SBA-loan-forgiveness-works