government

Restaurants figure into NYC’s new immigrant protection rules

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 30, 2019

Mocking someone for an accent or lack of proficiency in English, or even using the term “illegal alien,” is now illegal.

Workforce

DOL issues new overtime pay rules

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 24, 2019

As expected, the agency raised the exemption threshold to $35,568.

Operations

Philly’s salt-warning mandate takes effect

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2019

Chain restaurants are required to flag menu items that contain at least 2,300 milligrams of sodium per serving.

Workforce

Union power leans on presidential hopefuls to force collective bargaining

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2019

The SEIU wants McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King to be summoned to the negotiating table.

Workforce

Government watch: A roundup of new laws and regulatory actions affecting restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2019

New Jersey stiffens penalties for employers, new overtime rules are percolating on several fronts, New Mexico operators fight paid sick leave in controversial fashion and Washington keeps up the pressure on anti-poaching policies.

Workforce

House approves a $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2019

The measure also calls for phasing out the tip credit.

Operations

NYC probes third-party deliverers’ business practices

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2019

In what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind hearing, the City Council pressed operators and outside services for information on how third-party delivery works and what issues need to be resolved.

Workforce