News Archive
Jan 2020
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Jan 22
2020
Human trafficking has become an urgent concern throughout the country and TRA is taking a stand to fight it. In this TRA News Now, learn how TRA is working with TABC and other state agencies to fight exploitation and share resources. By learning how...
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Jan 14
2020
Steps to Manage Sexual Harassment at Work The Harvey Weinstein trial has kicked off and many people are talking about how his arrest and the arrests of other celebrities helped spur the #MeToo movement. Employers are seeing an increase in sexual...
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Jan 10
2020
AUSTIN, TX – Today the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) launches a resource center for restaurants to take immediate action against human trafficking in the state. RestaurantsRespond.com/Freedom provides downloadable signage for restaurant...
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Jan 7
2020
Member Tip for the New Year: A new decade is upon us and we are all getting used to changing the dates from 2019 to 2020 on our checks, contracts and other legal and business documents. Most people are used to shortening dates on checks and legal...
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Jan 7
2020
Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, 2020, 9 a.m., at Dallas County Commissioners Court, the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association's 24HourDallas initiative will introduce an anti-human trafficking program. This announcement will take place in tandem with...
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Jan 3
2020
The Texas Restaurant Association strongly advocated for the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Tax (HIT) in the recently concluded Congressional session. We are proud to report that the HIT tax was finally repealed which will ...
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Jan 2
2020
January means new opportunities to do new things. If increased business success is at the top of your 2020 bucket list, take these five steps to make that wish come true. They will amp-up business to create a more prosperous New Year. 1. Create a...
Dec 2019
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Dec 18
2019
Congress 2019 Tax Agreement Update Yesterday, negotiations concluded between the White House and Congress on the assembly of a limited tax package that will be added to a spending bill. This legislation is expected to pass Congress and be signed...
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Dec 11
2019
The holiday season brings plenty of private parties and events - which means restaurants have to file the correct alcohol catering certification request with the TABC. TRA has been a driving force, working with TABC to pass the "File and Use" rule...
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Dec 3
2019
Not knowing or failing to comply with payroll laws can put your business under a magnifying glass, and lead to fines and penalties. In fact, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) penalizes nearly 1 in 3 businesses for payroll mistakes. To avoid being...
Nov 2019
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Nov 22
2019
A San Antonio district judge has granted a temporary injunction on the San Antonio Sick and Safe Law which prevents the ordinance from taking effect on Dec. 1, 2019. The judge has asked the parties to prepare for a trial on the merits of the...
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Nov 19
2019
Workplace harassment is a serious problem - and on the rise. Employers have one basic obligation to their workers - to provide a safe, working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. Failure to address the issue can not only affect the...