Source: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/ April 4, 2021 AAA is warning drivers of the harmful impact marijuana can have behind the wheel. Even though marijuana may now be legal here in New York, that doesn’t mean that driving under the influence of it is. AAA says that whether you smoke, vape, or take an edible, THC possesses a…
Operators say hiring has become their top problem again, even with nearly 2 million former restaurant workers still out of a job. Source: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/ By Peter Romeo, Jonathan Maze and Patricia Cobe April 2, 2021 When the newest Winger’s opened in Bountiful, Utah, a few weeks ago, market conditions prompted the casual restaurant to stay…
Credit/debit-card fraud liability shifts as the chip-card deadline nears By David Wilkinson on Mar. 29, 2021 ATLANTA — The mandated deadline for fuel retailers to switch to EMV chip readers at the pump is approaching fast. As it stands now, after April 16, fuel retailers—not card issuers such as Visa or Mastercard—will be footing the bill for card fraud…
Source: CSA March 19, 2021 Visa and Mastercard’s decision to delay an estimated $1.2 billion increase in credit card interchange fees was cheered by the retail industry, which wants the companies to cancel the planned increase altogether. Visa and Mastercard postponed a complex restructuring of credit card swipe fees that was set to take effect…
Card networks step back under pressure from trade groups and lawmakers By Jackson Lewis on Mar. 16, 2021 CHICAGO — Visa and Mastercard are delaying plans to increase swipe fees until April 2022, according to the two companies. “Recognizing U.S. businesses are still facing many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Visa has decided to significantly modify its planned April 2021 business…
Source: https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/ March 10, 2021 A measure that would make Hawaii the second state in the nation to lower its blood-alcohol threshold for drunken driving to 0.05 is headed to the state House for consideration. Senate Bill 754 passed its third reading on the Senate floor Tuesday with 24 senators voting in favor of the…
Congress Passes $25B for Bar/Restaurant Relief in American Rescue Plan. The Legislation now goes to President Biden for his signature. President Biden is expected to sign the bill on Friday. This Legislation does not include the elimination of Tip Credits or a Federal $15.00 per hour minimum wage. General Assembly Bill Tracking: The ILBA is…
Source: https://irishliquorlawyer.com/ January 13, 2021 Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 54, which would legalize retailer liquor delivery passed both houses. Under present law in Illinois, delivery is controlled by the localities. Numerous situations occurred throughout the years where a local government banned liquor delivery and put its retailers at a disadvantage. These situations influenced SB 54,…
ILBA INFORMATIONAL UPDATE January 18, 2021 Illinois Department of Public Health changes resurgence criteria for opening bars and restaurants in various regions. Region 3 (Springfield, Quincy) and Region 5 (Southern Illinois) move back into Phase 4 Region 1 (Rockford), Region 2 (Rock Island, Peoria, Bloomington), Region 6 (Champaign, Decatur, Effingham) move to Tier 1 Regions…
ILBA INFORMATIONAL UPDATE December 30, 2020 We hope that you, your loved ones, and your employees are safe and well. The year 2020 with the COVID19 mitigations has been challenging for us in Illinois. Your ILBA will continue to advocate for the hospitality business next year. Here’s to a better 2021! New $900 Billion…