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Financing

Hurricane relief efforts are running out of money

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 14, 2024

Two of the key federal agencies involved in the recovery are warning that their funds are being depleted quickly because of the demand.

Workforce

We need a leash on the NLRB

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 11, 2024

Reality Check: The federal labor watchdog has gone off the rails again. Whatever happened to government accountability?

Workforce

Marriott workers who weren't rehired after the pandemic win $12.5M in back pay

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 09, 2024

California officials say the former employees' jobs were filled with new or more junior hires, a violation of state labor laws.

Leadership

For restaurants, the key political races are at the state level

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 07, 2024

Working Lunch: Changes in control of state legislatures and governorships could usher a new political climate into several major markets. Here's what's at stake.

Workforce

Seattle loses the tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2024

Mayor Bruce Harrell affirmed Thursday morning that the payroll concession widely used by the city's full-service restaurants will sunset on Jan. 1, when the minimum wage for all employers rises to $20.76 an hour.

Workforce

Restaurant job growth took off last month

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2024

Restaurants and bars added 69,400 jobs in September and new federal data suggest that the economy may be healthier than expected. Unemployment remained at a temperate 4.1%.

Financing

IRS delays tax collections for businesses in the 7 states devastated by Hurricane Helene

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2024

The deadline for returns and payments has been pushed back to May 1 for virtually all filers in the area.

Operations

Port strike ends as dockworkers and employers reach a quick agreement

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 03, 2024

Inbound shipments are expected to resume immediately, averting an economic wallop many feared would accelerate inflation and leave restaurants and other businesses without supplies.

Marketing

Photos of a fishing boat can land a restaurant in deep trouble

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 02, 2024

Government Watch: An FTC official warned the 10 biggest seafood chains this week that they need to be careful about what they promise with their nautical design accents.

Operations

California gives weed outlets a path to become restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 01, 2024

Local jurisdictions can now allow licensed THC retailers to recast their facilities into cafes offering food and beverage prepared and served on-site.

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