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Here's what last week's change in union regulations could mean for all restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 28, 2023

Working Lunch: "This fundamentally changes labor relations in the U.S," says host Franklin Coley.

Workforce

Employees of newly unionized coffee concept want a revote

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 28, 2023

Staff at two Good Karma Cafes will vote in two weeks on whether to leave Workers United. Meanwhile, 15 unionized Starbucks stores are awaiting word on their request for a decertification vote.

Workforce

Unionization of restaurants could be faster and easier under a key regulatory change

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 25, 2023

A majority of employees no longer have to vote 'yea' in certain circumstances for the whole staff to become part of a union.

Workforce

EEOC sues Hooters for alleged racial discrimination

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2023

The watchdog agency says White "Hooters Girls" were hired before Black waitresses when a unit restaffed as the COVID crisis eased.

Operations

Delaware bans polystyrene food containers, automatic giveaway of plastic straws

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2023

The state becomes the eleventh in the nation to outlaw the material. The law signed Tuesday takes effect July 1, 2025.

Workforce

Panda, Au Bon Pain, 7-Eleven are ordered to pay $5M for violating NYC's scheduling restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2023

The operators were accused of such infractions as changing schedules less than two weeks in advance, and not paying a bonus to workers who opened a restaurant after closing it the night before.

Workforce

Will $30 replace $15 as the target for minimum-wage increases?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: A proposal to require $30 an hour for some foodservice employees is already scheduled for consideration by Los Angeles County officials next month. Is it a fluke or an omen? The past provides some clues.

Financing

New Jersey orders the closure of 27 Boston Market restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2023

The state’s Department of Labor fined the company $2.6 million in unpaid wages, liquidated damages and administrative penalties. It is the latest in a series of setbacks for the collapsing chain.

Workforce

How Ohio's controversial abortion vote could be a blow for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 14, 2023

Working Lunch: Proponents of killing the tip credit through referendum were spared a tougher fight.

Workforce

Ready for the new requirements for managing pregnant workers?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2023

Take our spot quiz to find out how well you understand obligations that are technically already law.

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