ADVOCACY BRIEFSOvertime Increase: DOL issued a final rule that will significantly increase the overtime threshold to include all employees making up to $58,656 annually. The final rule includes an automatic update to the overtime threshold every 3 years based on available wage data at that time.
Credit Card Settlement: A proposed settlement agreement was announced requiring Visa and Mastercard to reduce swipe fees charged to restaurants and other merchants starting in April 2025. Deadline to submit a claim is 5/31/24. |
INDUSTRY UPDATESRestaurant Members on the Hill: A small but mighty contingent of Oregon restaurateurs joined ORLA's President & CEO and Director of Government Affairs at the Restaurant ACT Public Affairs Conference in DC mid April to meet with congressional members at the capitol.
Tech Report: The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Technology Landscape Report 2024 found consumer attitudes toward restaurant technology varies greatly by demographic and service segment. |
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One Big NightJune 6, 2024 | Sentinel, Portland
Enjoy a lavish evening with silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. Your participation will support ORLA’s Political Action Committee and the election of pro-hospitality industry candidates. Register | Donate to the Auction |
WORKFORCEIndustry Stakeholder Survey
We're calling on all restaurant and lodging operators along the Oregon coast to take an important survey! We hope you can share your experience and insights to help us understand the workforce challenges and successes within our industry. Take survey. |
LENDING SOLUTIONSORLA Finance Center
Your association is partnering with Adesso Capital to help small businesses like yours finance dreams. Originally offering ERC Assistance, Adesso is now helping businesses with lending solutions, Tip Tax Credit eligibility and FFCRA. Learn more. |
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