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Government watch: A roundup of new laws and regulatory actions affecting restaurants

New Jersey stiffens penalties for employers, new overtime rules are percolating on several fronts, New Mexico operators fight paid sick leave in controversial fashion and Washington keeps up the pressure on anti-poaching policies.

Workforce

House approves a $15 minimum wage

The measure also calls for phasing out the tip credit.

Operations

NYC probes third-party deliverers’ business practices

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2019

In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind hearing, the City Council pressed operators and outside services for information on how third-party delivery works and what issues need to be resolved.

Workforce

18 states oppose joint employer definition favored by restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The attorney general of each has urged the DOL to broaden the definition beyond what franchisors support.

Consumer Trends

Political swing states take a stand on a restaurant issue

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 25, 2019

Whether blue or red in 2020, they’re against extending menu labeling.

Operations

Trump’s Mexican tariffs would send restaurant food costs soaring, experts warn

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 03, 2019

The Specialty Food Association says the impact would wallop operators within a month.

Operations

5 political developments restaurants should be watching

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2019

A handful of state and local proposals could build into major causes for celebration--or concern.

Leadership

Texas Restaurant Association gets a new chief

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2019

Richie Jackson is retiring after 34 years as CEO.

Leadership

Restaurants' worst choice for president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 17, 2019

The industry would likely be better off with a dead horse than this dark one. But it's the sort of loser operators could get if they sit on the sidelines.

Leadership

Trump eyes Herman Cain for Fed board seat

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2019

The nomination of the former Godfather’s CEO is controversial because of his abbreviated run for the presidency in 2012.

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