I-9: The Two Page Form that Can Cost You $1,000s! With hints that ICE is ramping up its I-9 enforcement and compliance efforts, ICE will likely be issuing Notices of Inspection and subpoenas around the State. Right now is the perfect time to conduct an internal I-9 audit and make sure your restaurant has policies […]
Sick Pay for Albuquerque
Just when you think it’s safe to go back in the water – safe to hire a few more people, expand your restaurant, do a few renovations… The unions have developed yet another political scheme to put a damper on the business climate in Albuquerque. This time it’s sick pay for everyone! Your input is […]
3 things You Need to Know About Food Handler Cards
3 Things you need to know about Food Handler Training in NM Post the State Training Requirement on food handler cards in a place where all employees have access. Access a copy of the poster here by emailing us. You might even create an incentive to get your employees trained. Training costs you, the employer, […]
Required Posters for Firearms & Alcohol in NM
The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department has updated some required posters. If you are looking for a required poster update, NMRA is here to help. The three posters below have either been updated or have recently become regulation, and there is other information on required posters on the New Mexico’s RLD website here. Carrying […]
Unemployment Tax Rate Information
We know it’s hard to keep up with everything on your plate. Rules, Rates, and Regulations sometimes get buried. So, we make it easy for you to get the information you need. Unemployment tax is one of your biggest expenses, so you need to stay on top of changes. New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions […]
Requirements for Restaurant Inspections Changing for the State
What are the changes to restaurant inspections from the state environment department and what do they mean for you? First of all, a little background… The state of New Mexico has not updated their food service environmental regulations since 1999. There have been scientific changes since then that make the proposed regulations (www.env.nm.gov/foodprogram) actually better […]
Impact of Proposed Overtime Changes
With the Department of Labor’s proposed overtime revisions, the NRA and several small business owners have voiced their opinions and concerns about what this will do to small business owners and restaurants. One restaurant owner from Idaho, Kevin Settles, spoke during a Small Business Committee hearing stating the things he believes are a major concern […]
EMV Requirements and your Restaurant
Everything you Need to Know About EMV EMV credit and debit cards have a chip inside that helps to protect the owner from fraud and theft. These chips have been used in other countries around the world for years, and as the U.S. is now on board. You likely have been hearing about the October […]
DOL Releases Proposed Overtime Rules
Overtime rules and overtime pay has a huge effect on your bottom line. This past Tuesday, the Department of Labor released proposed rules that will govern how your restaurant addresses overtime. The proposed rules would greatly impact the labor costs of restaurant operators– especially with regards to salaried managers who may work over 40 hours. […]
Service Charge vs Tip
Service Charge vs Tip: Can a Restaurant Charge a “Gratitude Fee”? 1. “Gratitude Fee” – If this is the notice the owner puts on the menu, it is understandable why customers may be confused whether or not they have discretion to pay. In law, a “tip” is a gratuity given the server by a customer. The customer […]