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Bill introduced in Virginia that would mimic California's fast food law

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2023

The newly introduced proposal would go further than the Fast Act in some respects, such as requiring instruction from what sounds like unions.

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Union wins a toehold within Peet's Coffee

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2023

The staff of a store in Northern California has voted to be represented by the same union group that's been organizing Starbucks.

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Weighing the work-life benefits of a four-day week

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 18, 2023

Restaurant operators that have tried it tout benefits but say it can be costly—and complicated.

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How much notice should a chef give when quitting?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 13, 2023

Advice Guy: Many people look at start beginning of the year as a time for new opportunities, but resignations should be approached as a conversation.

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Starbucks wants corporate staff to return to the office

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2023

Noting that in-store workers don’t have the privilege to work from home, Interim CEO Howard Schultz said employees need to come into the office three days a week.

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Don't look now but restaurants are reinventing their labor model

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2023

Signs abound that the business is awakening to the need for dramatic action.

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Denny's new CEO airs her priorities

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2023

Included on Kelli Valade's list is a "doubling down" on workers' mental health benefits, as well as getting more units open 24/7.

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Restaurants add 26K jobs in December

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2023

The industry accounted for roughly 1 of 9 jobs that were created during the month. The national unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%.

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What to do when an employee quits with no notice

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 06, 2023

Advice Guy: While two weeks’ notice is a common professional courtesy in restaurants, your workers are likely at-will employees who can come and go as they please.

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The union wave is leaving behind a string of closed restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2023

Some proprietors say they don't want the considerable strain of having a union shop. Others say it's just a coincidence. But labor says it's nothing more than spin-doctored union busting.

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