Year-End Retailer Inventory Replenishment Approved

At the request of wine and liquor wholesalers, the Liquor Authority has approved relief from posted price schedules to facilitate year-end retailer inventory replenishment. While traditionally viewed as a benefit…

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State Liquor Authority Launches Technological Upgrades

The SLA announced new technological upgrades were launched last month to the Authority’s Licensing and Compliance database. The Liquor Authority also launched an updated online portal to apply for permits.…

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New Applicants Eligible for Temporary Permit Extensions

In the Authority’s ongoing effort to assist applicants and reduce the number of applications that must be filed, the Authority is offering applicants the opportunity to request multiple 30-day extensions…

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Department of Labor Publishes New Wage Rates

A new minimum wage law was adopted as part of the state budget earlier this year. It raises the minimum wage over the next three years – up to $17.00…

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Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect

A new state law that took effect this month requires businesses across New York State with four or more employees to include compensation ranges in all advertisements for job, promotion,…

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ESRTA Asks Court to Uphold SLA Split Case Fee Regulation

The Association appeared before the NYS Supreme Court over the summer to urge it to uphold the State Liquor Authority’s regulation prohibiting liquor wholesalers from charging exorbitant split case fees.…

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Restaurant & Tavern Owners Ask Court to Uphold SLA Regulation Protecting Small Businesses from “Junk Fees” Charged by Liquor Wholesalers

A number of restaurants and taverns joined with the leading trade associations representing the state’s hospitality industry to call on the NYS Supreme Court to uphold the State Liquor Authority’s…

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Legislature Leaves Town Without Taking Up ABC Reform

The State Senate left town on June 9th with the Assembly finishing up their work on June 21st (after a two week break) without advancing broad reform of the alcoholic…

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