Workforce
$15 minimum wage is already a presidential campaign issue
Sen. Bernie Sanders said he’ll introduce a bill in the Senate this week to institute the so-called living wage on a national basis. It has little chance of passing but could be a test that requires expected candidates for the top office to come out for or against it.
Operations
Government shutdown may not affect restaurants as seriously as reported
The FDA is still monitoring the food supply, and places can still hire without E-Verify.