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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new ADA compliance date for existing pools and spas with ADA requirements for accessible entries of January 31, 2013. THe DOJ found that the delay will allow the Department to “continue to educate covered entities about their obligations under the 2010 Standards…and to address misunderstandings that could lead covered entities to take unnecessary and counterproductive steps….”
The People Report Workforce Index, which measures market pressures on restaurant employment, rose in the second quarter of 2012 to its highest level since 2007, an indication that operators will continue to face challenges regarding recruitment and retention.
For restaurateurs, the employer mandate is the key element when considering the potential costs of complying with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. One of the requirements of the law mandates all employers become an information resource for all employees, providing notification to new hires and current employees about how to access the health insurance exchange.