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New ruling restores restaurants’ say on who can use their email

The decision from the NLRB reverses its policy that employees had the right to use their employers’ email to communicate with co-workers about nonwork matters, including unionization.

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N.Y. plans to ban polystyrene restaurant containers

The law would also eliminate the use of foam-type drink cups as of 2022.

Workforce

Labor cost outlook: 52 minimum wage increases set for 2020

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Several West Coast regions will push their minimum past $16 an hour.

Workforce

18 states call for keeping the 80/20 tip-credit rule

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Their attorneys general say DOL’s proposed new guideline would be illegal and an intended solution to problems that aren’t evident.

Workforce

‘Breastaurant’ chain pays $150K penalty for hiring all-female waitstaff

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Burgers & Beer will also have to hire and retain more men as part of the EEOC settlement.

Workforce

Wash. extends overtime pay to more managers

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2019

Salaried employees earning less than $83,356 annually would eventually be entitled to time-and-a-half pay.

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Weekend defibrillator report: News that should jolt any restaurateur

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2019

Here are some guaranteed shockers that might have slipped past.

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Senate bill would require advance warning of restaurant shutdowns

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2019

Large operations would need to warn employees at least 60 days beforehand.

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Restaurants face another romaine recall

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 25, 2019

Health authorities say only lettuce from a particular area may pose a health risk, but experts say the reaction will likely be broader.

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Calif. restaurants sue to preserve gas cooking

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 25, 2019

The California Restaurant Association has filed a lawsuit to overturn Berkeley’s ban on the construction of kitchens powered by natural gas.

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