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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.

Workforce

NYC wage hikes didn’t hurt restaurants, new study says

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 07, 2019

While wages climbed over the past five years, openings, job growth and workers’ incomes all soared, according to the research.

Workforce

House approves a $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2019

The measure also calls for phasing out the tip credit.

Workforce

Restaurants’ warnings about $15 minimum wage have merit, government study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2019

The so-called living wage would kill about 1.3 million jobs, according to the report from Congress’ research arm.

Financing

Companies are getting more aggressive on labor

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2019

Technology and bigger bonuses have become more common as costs continue to increase, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

3 new concepts swapping servers for robots

By Heather Lalley on May 13, 2019

It's too early to tell whether robot servers will translate into cost savings, but a few operators are embracing their automated employees.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse’s profits slip on rising labor costs

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2019

The casual chain raised its prices 1.5% in early April to offset rising wages and increased staffing.

Workforce

Calif.’s wage hikes prove an uneven burden, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 22, 2019

Chains have had an easier time adjusting, while full-service independents, particularly in low-income areas, suffer the biggest wallop.

Workforce

Wage hikes force large-scale restaurant closings, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2019

A survey of employers and employees also shows widespread elimination of jobs and cutbacks in hours.

Workforce

Judge kills a healthcare option for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2019

Newly formed association health plans were struck down in a lawsuit filed by 11 states, but the National Restaurant Association’s established plan was unaffected.

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