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Colo. expands eligibility for overtime pay

As of 2021, salaried employees earning less than $45,500 will be entitled to time and a half for hours exceeding 12 per day or 40 per week.

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DOL sets strict definition of 'joint employer'

Its new rule spells out when a restaurant franchisor is liable for the compensation and scheduling practices of its franchisees, eliminating much of the uncertainty that fostered legal actions.

Workforce

N.Y. decides to keep restaurants’ tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 02, 2020

But other industries will lose that break for employers under proposals that were put forth this week.

Workforce

New ruling restores restaurants’ say on who can use their email

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2019

The decision from the NLRB reverses its policy that employees had the right to use their employers’ email to communicate with co-workers about nonwork matters, including unionization.

Operations

N.Y. plans to ban polystyrene restaurant containers

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2019

The law would also eliminate the use of foam-type drink cups as of 2022.

Workforce

Labor cost outlook: 52 minimum wage increases set for 2020

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Several West Coast regions will push their minimum past $16 an hour.

Workforce

18 states call for keeping the 80/20 tip-credit rule

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Their attorneys general say DOL’s proposed new guideline would be illegal and an intended solution to problems that aren’t evident.

Workforce

‘Breastaurant’ chain pays $150K penalty for hiring all-female waitstaff

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Burgers & Beer will also have to hire and retain more men as part of the EEOC settlement.

Workforce

Wash. extends overtime pay to more managers

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Salaried employees earning less than $83,356 annually would eventually be entitled to time-and-a-half pay.

Operations

Weekend defibrillator report: News that should jolt any restaurateur

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2019

Here are some guaranteed shockers that might have slipped past.

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