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How have the rules for paying servers changed? Here's a primer

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2024

A U.S. district court gave the restaurant industry a big win by ending a major limit on use of the tip credit. But there’s still uncertainty about where that leaves employers.

Financing

Pinstripes warns of staff cutbacks after a challenging quarter

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 05, 2024

The bocce-and-bowling concept is aiming to reduce overhead by another $4 million, after cutting unit-level expenses by $10 million in the first quarter.

Workforce

Solving the childcare puzzle would be a game-changer for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2024

The perk is still a rarity in the business, despite its expected labor benefits. But efforts to bring it within reach are intensifying.

Workforce

California pushes through mandates for protecting indoor workers from excessive heat

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 24, 2024

At 82 degrees, restaurateurs will be required to provide back-of-house staffers with water, rest breaks and cool-down areas.

Workforce

Ted Cruz turns Donald Trump's no-tax-on-tips campaign pledge into actual legislation

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

The bill has the support of usual employer advocates like the National Restaurant Association.

Operations

California's hated PAGA law is being tempered

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

Government Watch: Gov. Newsom has agreed to a compromise that will guarantee the pro-labor legislation lives on, though in weaker form.

Workforce

Cheating on employee drug tests is at an all-time high

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2024

The likelihood of workers testing positive, particularly for marijuana use, was particularly high for workers involved in workplace accidents.

Workforce

New York mandates a new employee benefit: Paid leave for expectant parents

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2024

The state's nearly $400 billion budget also obliges restaurants and other employers to provide paid half-hour breaks for nursing mothers.

Workforce

Employees of discontinued Foxtrot and Dom's chains sue for unpaid wages

By Greg Lindenberg on Apr. 25, 2024

A class-action suit contends the food shops’ staffs weren’t alerted of the closings at least 60 days in advance, as required under federal and state law.

Workforce

Biden administration kills the non-compete agreement

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 23, 2024

The FTC voted Tuesday to ban contractual limits on where a departing employee can work next, a move it says will foster startups and innovation.

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