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DO NOT SHARE TIPS! $50,000 Fines!

August 26, 2016 by Carol Wight

DO NOT SHARE TIPS! $50,000 Fines!

DO NOT share tips with back-of-the-house employees!!! $50,000 Fines involved!! In the restaurant business, we all know the pay discrepancy between servers and cooks. Cooks and dishwashers are some of the hardest working individuals in your restaurant, yet they can’t share in tips because restaurant tip sharing is against the law. Because of this law […]

Response to New Overtime Rules

May 18, 2016 by Dionne Wright-Bower

Response to New Overtime Rules

The White House just released new overtime changes.  National Restaurant Association has a response: White House unveils overtime changes NRA will continue its opposition The Department of Labor will unveil new federal overtime regulations today , the White House confirmed in a fact sheet tonight. Vice President Joe Biden, DOL Secretary Tom Perez and Sen. […]

I-9 Enforcement and Inspections Coming to Your Restaurant

May 13, 2016 by Carol Wight

I-9 Enforcement and Inspections Coming to Your Restaurant

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

May 11, 2016 by Carol Wight

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

May 6, 2016 by Carol Wight

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

March 25, 2016 by Sofia Martinez

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

November 10, 2015 by Dionne Wright-Bower

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

October 16, 2015 by Carol Wight

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

October 9, 2015 by Sofia Martinez

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

September 4, 2015 by Dionne Wright-Bower

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 […]

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Have a few questions about serving alcohol in New Mexico?  We've got you covered! Here at NMRA, we answer a lot of calls and inquiries about alcohol service.  Maybe you've even taken one of our … [Read More...]

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What Are the Secrets to Restaurant Success?

What Are the Secrets to Restaurant Success?

Check out this informative video with NMRA CEO, Carol Wight and Jeff Harrison with SwingPointMedia on making your restaurant more successful. Now are you ready to make your restaurant more successful? Check out our very helpful Restaurant Success Guide today! You can always contact Carol with any questions you may have at executive@nmrestaurants.org or call […]

The 2018 Hospitality Industry Award Winners

The 2018 Hospitality Industry Award Winners

The New Mexico Restaurant Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Hospitality Industry Awards that took place on Monday, September 10th at Embassy Suites in Downtown Albuquerque. Over 450 individuals attended this year’s 1920’s, Prohibition-era, Gatsby themed event which also recognized New Mexico’s “Most Wanted” Restaurant Neighbor, Chef, Manager, and also gave […]

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