government

NLRB narrows franchisors' liability with new joint employer standard

The redefinition narrows the circumstances under which a restaurant brand's owner can be held accountable for a franchisee's possible violation of union protection laws.

Workforce

NYC wants to curtail QSRs’ ability to fire employees, cut hours

Proposals under consideration would require proof of a just cause, as well as remedial action beforehand. Employers would also have to meet certain requirements to cut hours and lay off staff. And its proponents leave no doubt that they expect the measures to catch on across the country.

Workforce

Pa. finalizes broader overtime pay

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 03, 2020

Salaried restaurant employees would not be exempt starting next year unless they earn more than $40,460.

Workforce

Colo. expands eligibility for overtime pay

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2020

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.

Workforce

DOL sets strict definition of 'joint employer'

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2020

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.

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