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Beverage

Chicago's restaurants push back on a proposal to hike drink taxes by more than 30%

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson says the higher levies will generate $10 million in additional sales taxes. Restaurateurs and liquor distributors say the increase will be devastating to the trade.

Workforce

It's official: California voters don't want an $18 minimum wage

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2024

The certification process took 14 days, a reflection of how close the voting was. But for the first time ever, Californians have voted against raising the minimum wage.

Food

Robert Kennedy could prove the most controversial Trump appointee for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 18, 2024

Working Lunch: The scion of the famous political family is an adamant critic of America's current food production methods. His opposition to factory farming could bring a disruption of supplies.

Workforce

Court grants restaurants' request to hold off on expanding overtime eligibility

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2024

A federal judge agreed with the industry's argument that salary levels shouldn't be the only determinant of who's entitled to time-and-a-half pay. The decision is expected to spare employers millions in additional labor expenses.

Workforce

Restaurant-led coalition brings Texas lawmakers a blueprint for making child care more available

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2024

Government Watch: The move pushes a possible game-changer on the labor front one step closer to becoming a reality.

Workforce

Restaurants are blocked from requiring staff to hear management's take on organizing

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2024

So-called captive-audience sessions have been deemed illegal by the National Labor Relations Board, though pundits predict the ban could be short-lived.

Workforce

DOL tries a colorful approach to curbing restaurants' child labor violations

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2024

As part of a settlement with the department, Wisconsin's Pizza Parlor will dress teen staff members in uniforms of different colors according to their age.

Workforce

Donald Trump's dream setup may prove nightmarish for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 11, 2024

Working Lunch: With the White House and Congress both controlled by Republicans, operators could see a runaway train occasionally bearing down on them.

Workforce

Restaurants see mixed results as voters push Trump over the top

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2024

The fate of several key ballot initiatives were decided in the industry's favor, but the possibility of an $18-an-hour minimum wage in California is still alive.

Workforce

3 bellwether votes restaurants should be watching

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2024

The nation's first statewide $18-an-hour wage is one of three labor-related ballot initiatives with import for the business as a whole.

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