government

Los Angeles bans self-service plastic straw dispensers

The new legislation also extends the "don’t ask, don’t get" requirement of state law to quick-service places, and puts restrictions on the inclusion of straws in off-premise orders.

Workforce

DOL set to require overtime for managers earning less than $35K, reports say

A formal proposal is expected sometime this month.

Workforce

It’s official: 80/20 limit on tip credit won't be enforced

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2019

DOL's Wage and Hour Division was instructed to no longer use that standard, despite a court challenge.

Workforce

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

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2019

A bill introduced Wednesday with widespread support would also set

Workforce

$15 minimum wage is already a presidential campaign issue

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2019

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.

Operations

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.

Operations

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.

Operations

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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