Labor and Employment Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused thousands of restaurant employers to layoff staff, change job roles and seek government aid to help them through these turbulent times.
The following resources and links to other industry resources are intended to help independent restaurant operators survive this unprecedented pandemic.
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Checklist: What To Do if Your Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
There's not a one-fits-all protocol for restaurant operators to follow when an employee tests positive for COVID-19. While most operators agree that health and safety of their guests and staff is the ...
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Does Reopening Your Restaurant in the Midst of the Pandemic Expose You to Guest Liability?
As states allow the gradual reopening of on-premises restaurant dining, guests remain wary of taking a seat rather than grab and go. According to a national survey of 1,800 consumers, 37% percent of diners ...
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Navigating the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
As if restaurateurs haven't already taken a big hit in the path of the Corona virus (COVID-19), recently passed legislation could add insult to injury. Here is an overview of a few employment laws you ...
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Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program is a benefit of The Cares Act stimulus package. This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan ...
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The Emergency Paid Leave Act
What is the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA)? The EPSLA is a temporary law that applies only to businesses with fewer than 500 employees and mandates up to 10 days of paid leave for full-time and ...
U.S. Dept. of Labor Families First Act Q&A
NRA Restaurant Law Center - Return to Work Guidelines
More Restaurant Owner Resources for Surviving the Coronavirus Crisis
