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Cambridge, Mass. bans e-cigs from restaurants

Feb. 04, 2015

An amendment has been filed to expand the city's smoking ban to include e-cigarettes in restaurants. Also prohibited: vaping in outdoor-seating areas next to restaurants and bars.

Colorado lawmaker pitching hike in minimum wage to $12.50

Mar. 23, 2015

Colorado voters would have the choice to increase the state’s minimum wage from $8.23 an hour to $12.50 with legislation introduced Thursday by a Democratic lawmaker.The proposal needs support f...

Another city puts limits on restaurant scheduling

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2016

So-called "secure scheduling" is becoming a standard in Northern California.

First amendment rice

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 15, 1997

Citing first amendment protection, a New Orleans judge recently threw out charges of defamation, libel, and unfair business practices leveled against novelist Anne (Interview With a Vampire) Rice last February by Al Copeland, former owner of Popeyes and Churchs.

Restaurant chains: We're not pulling a Chipotle

May 22, 2014

The spread of open-carry laws has operators wondering which group to risk alienating, gun advocates or control proponents. As Chipotle is learning, the choice isn’t easy, and the repercussions can be significant.

NY wage board to decide if restaurants must pay full minimum wage to tipped workers

Sep. 16, 2014

A little-known state agency will recommend whether the subminimum wage for tipped servers should be raised, scrapped or left alone.

Mayor Murray and Gov. Inslee launch ‘Restaurant Success’ initiative

Nov. 07, 2014

A new initiative is intended to streamline the permitting and development process as a way of creating more restaurant jobs.

Oregon lawmakers propose requirement that all businesses offer maximum of 7 days paid sick time

Dec. 10, 2014

Restaurants of every size would be required to provide paid sick leave under a bill that's under consideration in the state legislature.

Va. bill would mandate food allergy training for restaurant work

Feb. 05, 2015

A measure already approved by one house of the state legislature would require restaurants to train servers on the fundamentals of protecting guests with food intolerances.

Ivar's Salmon House is going tip less

Mar. 30, 2015

Ivar's is discontinuing tips at a full-service place and giving hourlies in its quick-service establishments a raise to $11 an hour.

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