Top 5 Policy Priorities for Remainder of 2023

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National Restaurant Association’s VP of Public Policy Aaron Frazier returns to discuss recent advocacy on Capitol Hill and potential legislation and regulation shifts—at national, state, and local levels—impacting the industry.

In this episode, Aaron discusses policies that might have positive and negative effects on the industry, including credit card processing fees, joint employer rules, tipping, sick leave, and workforce growth.

• (01:05) – Advocacy on Capitol Hill
• (03:20) – Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
• (04:54) – Tracking potential shifts in national policy
• (08:30) – Monitoring state and local policies

Resources to learn more:

• Stop AB 1228
• The Restaurants Act
• 2023 Q3 National Restaurant Association’s Policy Primer

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