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How to make flexible scheduling work

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 27, 2017

Offering work-life balance is a major selling point in this insomnia-inducing labor climate. But delivering on that promise is a tall order. Here are a few ways operators are making flexible schedules business as usual.

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What restaurants can expect from labor regulations in the Trump era

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 20, 2017

An employment lawyer’s forecasts what’s next for overtime and joint employer.

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Hourly turnover could be a bright spot for restaurants in 2018

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 12, 2018

Restaurants saw some relief on hourly turnover last month, according to research firm TDn2K. But before operators get too optimistic, management turnover continued to increase through November.

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Former restaurant bookkeeper arrested on charges of embezzling $600K

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 05, 2018

An employee of Paul Kahan’s One Off Hospitality Group allegedly stole money from concepts Blackbird and Avec to cover personal expenses.

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The wonderful wizards of the workplace

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 02, 2014

The best employers provide something far greater—benefits that matter to real people, a “no-place-like-home” culture and a road toward growth.

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3 unexpected hurdles of the Affordable Care Act

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 14, 2016

Here are some surprising cons restaurateurs have been reporting to Angelo Amador, the NRA’s senior VP of labor and workforce policy and regulatory counsel.

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