ADVOCACY BRIEFS

New Law Changes for 2023: Oregon employers should be aware of some new laws and requirements. Of the 120 bills passed in the 2022 legislative session, many are already in place and some go into effect as of January 1, 2023. Read more on laws relating to settlements, restitution, and workers' comp.
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Reducing U.S. Visitor Wait Times: A severe backlog in the processing of U.S. visitor visas is delaying the visitation of foreign travelers from key markets who provide much-needed economic benefits to the nation. Urge your mayor to sign on to the letter by January 20, 2023. 

INDUSTRY UPDATES

2023 Business Climate Survey: Oregon Business & Industry and the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce are seeking information from business owners and operators around the state via a Business Climate Survey. Results will be shared with ORLA to help us make the case for public policies that will help sustain our industry and not hamper it. Take survey.

Potential Workforce Candidates: The annual NW Youth Careers Expo will be held Feb. 22 at the Oregon Convention Center. More than 6,000 high school students and educators from 70+ high schools plan to attend. Employers can connect with a future workforce about jobs and careers in the hospitality industry.

HEADLINES

• Now a major food allergen, sesame should be on restaurants' radar
• Restaurants' standard defense against food poisoning is drawing fire
• New Small Business Grant applications open January 23
• Oregon lawmaker wants to prohibit local natural gas bans
• What you need to know about the state's Paid Leave program
• Oregon to take closer look at expanding gambling in 2023​
• Top 10 hospitality trends to watch for in 2023​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Capitol Day & Taste Oregon Reception

February 21, 2023 | Salem
There’s a full menu of opportunities with ORLA and AAHOA's Capitol Day and Taste Oregon events presented by DoorDash in Salem on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. These activities provide restaurant and lodging industry members exclusive opportunities to meet and speak with Oregon’s law and policy makers, state Legislators, and agency representatives. 

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TRENDS & DATA

What's Hot Trends Report Out
The National Restaurant Association released its annual What’s Hot Culinary Forecast detailing the topics, trends, and products expected to drive restaurant menus in the coming year. Download the report and register for the webinar available on-demand.

TRAINING

ServSafe Classes Scheduled
ORLA's ServSafe® Manager Training provides in-depth training to help managers learn to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. Classes are scheduled in several cities. Private classes also available.

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