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Congressional Democrats air plan to kill the tip credit, raise the minimum wage to $15

A bill introduced Wednesday with widespread support would also set

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$15 minimum wage is already a presidential campaign issue

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he’ll introduce a bill in the Senate this week to institute the so-called living wage on a national basis. It has little chance of passing but could be a test that requires expected candidates for the top office to come out for or against it.

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Government shutdown may not affect restaurants as seriously as reported

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2019

The FDA is still monitoring the food supply, and places can still hire without E-Verify.

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2019 brings a rash of new laws affecting restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 02, 2019

Included are changes in a DUI standard and new requirements for boards of directors.

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3 ‘gifts’ politicians are wrapping for restaurants this holiday season

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2018

The threat of a federal shutdown dominates the headlines, but other political developments could have more of an impact on the foodservice industry. Here’s a sampling.

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The top restaurant news developments of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

Here's a look back at the news eruptions that shaped the restaurant industry in 2018.

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5 political developments restaurants need to watch

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 28, 2018

Here’s a primer on the overlooked initiatives that governments and elected officials are considering.

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FDA intends to differentiate between safe and unsafe romaine lettuce

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 26, 2018

The food safety watchdog is developing new labels to indicate when a source is beyond suspicion.

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DOL reasserts restaurants’ rights to a tip credit for side work

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2018

The reissue of guidelines tossed in 2009 are expected to shield full-service establishments from lawsuits alleging underpayment of servers.

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Voters raise the minimum wages of Mo., Ark.

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2018

Initiatives legalizing pot use in Michigan and halting taxes on services in Arizona were also approved.