Member Update
June 23, 2020
What's Inside:
Foreign Worker Restrictions Extended
HM Signs Statement Supporting Visas
New PPP Interim Rule
Hospitality Minnesota | In the News

Foreign Worker Restrictions Extended
Yesterday, President Trump issued a proclamation  extending an earlier federal executive action restricting the legal entry of foreign workers through the end of the year. The order impacts the H-1B, H-2B, J and L visas, impacting more than 500,000 legal guest workers.   

This will have a profound impact lodging members, especially those in the resort sector, who rely on legal, seasonal guest workers to augment their domestic workforce during their peak season. The resort sector is currently leading the lodging industry recovery, and this is the worst possible time to put up barriers to operating to full capacity, especially given the challenge these employers face competing with rehiring in the time of COVID-19.

We will continue to work with our local and national coalition partners to advocate for allowing legal, seasonal guest workers when they are needed most.
HM Signs Statement Supporting Visas
In response to the President's proclamation, Hospitality Minnesota had joined 46 Minnesota companies, nonprofits, trade associations and chambers of commerce in signing a statement in opposition to the recent federal executive order suspending immigration visas. 
New PPP Interim Rule
The National Restaurant Association reports : “Last night, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Department of Treasury released updated Loan Forgiveness rules . The improvements of the PPP Flexibility Act, new details on loan forgiveness timing, and required documentation for “business activity” exemptions from loan forgiveness reduction are included.” 
Hospitality Minnesota | In the News 
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