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Romney calls for a $12 temporary increase in restaurant wages

The Utah Republican said the “bonus” would give the employees of essential businesses an incentive to work rather than collect unemployment.

Financing

Restaurants press Congress for $240B in industry-specific aid

The grants would be part of the National Restaurant Association’s Blueprint for Recovery, a direct-payment program that would be in addition to restarting the Paycheck Protection Program.

Workforce

67,650 restaurant and bar jobs eliminated in NYC, survey finds

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 26, 2020

Local operators are asking the city and state to end rent collections and provide other forms of assistance.

Workforce

Scheduling laws drop a new cost on restaurants, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2020

In Fair Workweek jurisdictions, 80% of operators saw an increase in labor costs. Twenty-six percent reported an improvement in employee morale.

Workforce

Pa. finalizes broader overtime pay

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 03, 2020

Salaried restaurant employees would not be exempt starting next year unless they earn more than $40,460.

Workforce

Colo. expands eligibility for overtime pay

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 23, 2020

As of 2021, salaried employees earning less than $45,500 will be entitled to time and a half for hours exceeding 12 per day or 40 per week.

Workforce

N.Y. decides to keep restaurants’ tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 02, 2020

But other industries will lose that break for employers under proposals that were put forth this week.

Financing

Ark Restaurants posts Q4 loss, citing higher labor costs

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2019

Results were also negatively affected by New York City’s massive Hudson Yards complex, the multiconcept operator said.

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

‘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.

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