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Michigan court freezes minimum wage, preserves tip credit

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 30, 2023

In a win for restaurants, the state Court of Appeals essentially ensured that the status quo will persist after Feb. 19.

Workforce

The fight is on as California's fast food law goes before the voters

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2023

The Fast Act is now officially on hold until a 2024 referendum is held. But the war is on to capture the public's sympathies. And in the middle of it is McDonald's U.S. president.

Financing

Citing controversy over ServSafe, Hakeem Jeffries is said to reject National Restaurant Association contributions

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2023

A labor advocacy group said the House of Representatives' minority leader will give the campaign contributions he's received from the association to charity.

Financing

Battle over ServSafe fees spills into federal court

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2023

The National Restaurant Association has been sued for using the proceeds to fund its lobbying. The plaintiffs want the practice stopped and reimbursement of the $15 that any employee paid for the course.

Beverage

New Jersey aims to bring down the cost of a liquor license

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2023

Gov. Murphy said he'll work with stakeholders to reduce the price and availability of the permits, which can cost upwards of $1 million.

Workforce

California decides to implement the Fast Act on Jan. 1 despite the move toward a referendum

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 29, 2022

Restaurant advocates have already filed a lawsuit to block the highly unusual move, which the action asserts is a clear violation of the state constitution.

Workforce

How the restaurant industry intends to kill the Fast Act, in California and beyond

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2022

The business has two years to muster public support in California for recalling the law. There and elsewhere, the plan calls for explaining how the measure will drain consumers' wallets.

Financing

New Senate plan would channel aid to restaurants that missed out on RRF money

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2022

But the assistance, capped at $25,000, would be available only to small operations.

Operations

Restaurants call on Congress to avert a rail strike

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2022

The National Restaurant Association cites an avoidance of the walkout as its top legislative priority for the remainder of 2022.

Workforce

What the midterm elections revealed about restaurants' political resolve

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 30, 2022

Working Lunch: The industry proved it won't win on key ballot issues if it doesn't put up a fight.

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