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Coronavirus: Restaurants Respond

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The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.” Cash is dirty.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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And you are hopefully starting to associate the circled “B” with businesses that you seek to support for their mission and ESG (environmental, social, & governance) commitments as much as their product. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue? A combined score of 80 out of 200 is required.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

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For months to come, they will need help accessing government benefits and mental health services, paying their rent, and feeding their families. ” "Over 90 percent of all restaurants are small- and family-owned with 50 or fewer employees, each restaurant, along with the industry's 15.6

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What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates

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The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

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COVID-19 Best Practices for Restaurants: Navigating Coronavirus for Staff & Managers

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COVID-19 is already impacting restaurants across the world—some more than others, with restaurants and other eating establishments being shut down by government order across the country. Employees do not require a doctor’s note. Employees do not require a doctor’s note. Supply servers, hosts, and kitchen staff with gloves.

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Tough Talk: What Restaurants Need to Know and How General Counsel Can Help

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Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations. Others have brought employees back that were only temporarily furloughed and have questions about accrued sick leave. The eviction moratorium is not a long-term solution.

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As Your Restaurant Rolls with the Punches of COVID-19, Keep These Tips in Sight 

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Still others, from major chains such as Starbucks to locally owned eateries, have chosen to keep indoor dining areas closed, even if not mandated by local governments, in order to slow the spread of the contagion within their communities. Judiciously monitor your employees’ health as well.