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Biden asks employers to take voluntary action against the omicron variant

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2021

The administration also urged employers not to delay preparations for the employee vaccine mandate, a sign the White House expects the historic measure to survive a court challenge.

Operations

Denver imposes vax-or-mask mandate as COVID cases climb elsewhere

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 23, 2021

Starting Nov. 24, restaurants have a choice of either requiring vaccines or facemasks.

Workforce

Legal challenges to Biden's vaccine mandate intensify

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2021

On one front, industry groups and state attorneys general are suing to block the measure. On another, unions are suing to expand the scope to smaller businesses. Other stakeholders say the situation is too fluid to halt preparations.

Financing

Los Angeles County launches program to pay overdue rents

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 16, 2021

Restaurants and other small businesses in unincorporated areas can apply for grants of up to $40,000.

Workforce

Court extends postponement of Biden's vaccine mandate

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2021

The federal appeals court did not rule on the legality of the requirement, but called it "staggeringly overbroad."

Operations

Starbucks workers begin casting their ballots

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 12, 2021

Working Lunch podcast: Joe Kefauver and Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies discuss the vote, as well as inflation and its impact on the political environment.

Operations

In-N-Out is not moving to Florida

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2021

The company acknowledged that its president, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, spoke with the state’s governor. But it says it is not expanding into the state.

Workforce

Courts won't derail the federal vaccine mandate, White House insists

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2021

Despite the temporary stay of a federal appellate court, and any subsequent challenge, the historic requirement will go into effect on Jan. 4 as planned, according to a spokesperson.

Workforce

Minimum wage expected to hit an all-time high in Southern California

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2021

West Hollywood is moving toward a pay floor of $17.64 an hour.

Workforce

Biden administration reveals details of federal vaccination requirement

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2021

Restaurants and other large employers have until Jan. 4 to get their workers vaccinated. Employees who refuse will have to wear masks at work starting Dec. 5. The government says it's already looking to expand the scope to include smaller enterprises.

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