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NOTE: Registration to this event is free and available to LRA restaurant members as part of their showcase registration. Non LRA restaurant members who register for this event will have to register for the showcase and pay the price of admission.

Please follow the link below to register for the LRA Showcase before registering for the session.

LRA Showcase - Louisiana Restaurant Association Showcase 2025

Sponsored by Fisher Phillips

Tipping used to be simple—now it’s a full-blown controversy. With consumers calling foul on tip fatigue, legislation like “No Tax on Tips” gaining ground, and the rules around tip pooling tighter than ever, restaurant operators are caught in the middle of a fast-changing game. 

In this eye-opening session, Michelle Anderson, LRA General Counsel for Labor & Employment and Partner at Fisher Phillips, breaks down the tangled web of federal and state tipping laws, IRS reporting requirements, and what employers must know to stay compliant. Plus, we’ll dig into what’s fueling consumer frustration and how your restaurant can respond smartly without losing staff—or guests. 

You’ll walk away with: 

• Clarity on tip pooling and distribution between front and back of house 
• Legal implications of service charges and automatic gratuities 
• What “No Tax on Tips” really means for your bottom line 
• Best practices to protect your business and your employees 

Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the tipping point.