legislation

Ready or not: Obamacare is coming

By Steve Brooks on Dec. 01, 2014

Don Fox was busy designing a health-insurance plan for his workers when he got an unexpected reprieve from Uncle Sam: an extra year.

Uproar over L.A. minimum wage study spurs call for more studies

Jan. 16, 2015

After two studies and a study of the studies, combatants are calling for more analysis.

Want a meal on 2 wheels? Utah may halt bikes in drive-thrus

Feb. 20, 2015

Proponents say two-wheeled customers in the car lane could get hurt—or could be robbers looking to make a quick getaway.

Workforce

Handbook don’ts

By Peter Romeo on May 14, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board is recommending that business owners review their employee handbooks before it lands them in trouble.

Leadership

Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan resigns

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2018

Kevin Mohan was appointed interim president as the company cancelled its mini IPO.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2014

Fast casual’s latest theft, quality really is king, servers learn to love tech, fuggedabout New York’s new political slap and a growth demon picks up the pace.

Portland restaurateurs tell mayor not to raise minimum wage

Aug. 21, 2014

At a contentious public hearing, Portland, Maine restaurant owners told the mayor that a proposed hike to $10.68 by 2017 would hike up payroll expenses for businesses barely making ends meet.

Seattle city auditor: No more kid gloves for violators of sick leave ordinance

Oct. 20, 2014

After a one-year honeymoon when businesses failing to comply were cautioned by letter to change their policies, a city agency says it’s ready to take sterner action against employers who fail to abide.

Working Thanksgiving? Proposed California bill would offer double wages

Dec. 01, 2014

Californians working through the holidays could get heftier paychecks under legislation that would mandate double pay for Thanksgiving and Christmas shifts.

St. Charles to begin regulating BYOB restaurants

Jan. 26, 2015

Places that don’t have a liquor license would be required to obtain a permit before allowing patrons to bring their own wine or beer.

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