by Lawrence Baker | Sep 18, 2020 | BLOG, Industry Voice, News, Scams, Alerts, Notes from the CEO and Chair, Restaurant Regulations
Here are some Sobering Statistics from September 2020. So much has changed for all of us in the last six months. It is time to take a look at the raw numbers of our industry and how we are all being affected. To be sure, restaurants are taking the virus seriously. We... 
by Lawrence Baker | Dec 16, 2019 | Manage My Restaurant, Restaurant Regulations
IRS to release new form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate: Effective January 1, 2020 The IRS is updating the W-4 Form in 2020. The new design reduces the form’s complexity and increases the transparency and accuracy of the withholding system. While it uses the... 
by Lawrence Baker | Dec 1, 2019 | Manage My Restaurant, Restaurant Regulations
Serving alcohol is a serious responsibility that is governed and controlled by laws at the national, state and local levels. One of the most important and overlooked aspects of this responsibility is third party liability. Third party liability means you can be held... 
by Lawrence Baker | Nov 24, 2019 | Manage My Restaurant, Restaurant Regulations
With the holidays comes celebrations, and with celebrations comes alcohol. Knowing the proper laws and rules as well as useful techniques, can mean the difference between a Happy Holidays and a big fat Bah Hambug. NMRA has you covered. Here are links to exclusive... 
by Lawrence Baker | Oct 15, 2019 | News, Scams, Alerts, Restaurant Regulations
On Monday, October 7, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new 80/20 rule and tip pooling regulation. First, the proposed regulation, if finalized, will permit employers to take a tip credit regardless of the amount of non-tip generating work (such as... 
by Lawrence Baker | May 28, 2019 | BLOG, Legal and Regulatory Alerts, Legislative Alerts, Manage My Restaurant, Restaurant Regulations
WAGE STATUTES: BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR TIPPED EMPLOYEES Play Webinar Recording Access Slide Deck Here If you haven’t been audited yet get your paperwork in order because the Federal DOL and New Mexico Workforce Solutions are targeting restaurants. If you are in any way... 