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A major crackdown on child-labor violations is coming, White House says

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2023

The effort will extend to beefing up enforcement staffs, increasing penalties and having federal agencies work up a national plan, the administration said.

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Hotels raise the bidding for potential restaurant hires

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 27, 2023

The prevailing wage is $23 an hour, plus sweetened benefits and greater scheduling flexibility.

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Does it make sense to offer restaurant employees daily pay?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 24, 2023

Advice Guy: Earned wage access isn’t right for every operation. However, if the idea is appealing to your current and prospective employees, it's worth exploring.

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Are Starbucks and Howard Schultz really not to blame for the chain's unionization?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 24, 2023

Working Lunch: The CEO is quick to shift responsibility to societal trends. So why is the brand making so many operational changes?

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A 4-day workweek test cut turnover by 57%

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2023

Fifty-six of the 61 participating employers have stuck with the model, and 15% of the workers said no amount of additional pay would lure them back to a five-day week.

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California's fast-food industry faces another landmark change

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2023

Legislation has been introduced to designate restaurant franchisors and franchisees as joint employers of a unit's staff.

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Should a restaurant worker get overtime for assisting in an emergency situation?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 17, 2023

Advice Guy: Unless there is an applicable company policy or local regulation, employers aren’t required to pay overtime for this sort of situation unless the staffer works more than 40 hours.

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Does the IRS have another reason for suggesting tip-reporting changes?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 17, 2023

Working Lunch: "I see the fine hand of the anti-tipping lobby at play here," says co-host Joe Kefauver.

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Congress' close eye on restaurants has some politicos worried

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 13, 2023

Working Lunch: The industry is under attack in the political arena, with battles forming on a host of fronts.

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Bernie Sanders summons Starbucks' Howard Schultz to talk unions

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2023

The famously liberal U.S. senator has asked the coffee chain CEO to appear before a Senate committee and answer questions about Starbucks’ handling of an organizing drive.

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