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2019 brings a rash of new laws affecting restaurants

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

Operations

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

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.

Operations

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.

Operations

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.

Operations

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.

Workforce

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.

Workforce

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.

Operations

A restaurateur’s guide to the 2018 midterm elections

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2018

Several proposals on state and local ballots could profoundly impact restaurants. Here’s a rundown.

Leadership

Why it sucks to operate restaurants in Calif.

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 05, 2018

The last two weeks have brought a slew of new laws that affect the restaurant industry. Here’s a look, a sort of pre-Halloween scare.

Workforce

Fight for $15 plans 'massive' action against restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2018

The union-backed group is inviting workers across a number of industries to bolster the pressure by joining what it's calling a three-day "coast-to-coast uprising."

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