labor costs

How restaurants are dealing with their labor problems

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2018

In this week’s episode of "A Deeper Dive," Pincho Factory CEO Jayson Tipp and RB Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo talk about labor challenges.

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Court clears the way for servers to sue for full minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2018

The decision could require restaurants to forego the tip credit for side work and untipped activities.

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New law ends Michigan’s tip credit—to restaurants’ delight

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 07, 2018

The restaurant industry believes it has a better chance of keeping the wage break alive if it’s fighting a law instead of a ballot proposal.

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Court OKs challenge of Mich.’s tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2018

In another victory for labor advocates, voters will be asked on the November ballot to establish a single $12 wage for all hourly employees.

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What’s at stake with association health plans for staff?

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2018

New healthcare insurance options promise to bring down the cost of coverage for small businesses like restaurants, making a key employee benefit more affordable. Here, in layman’s terms, is what operators need to know about the new choices.

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How restaurateurs are using their 2018 tax savings

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 23, 2018

Operators weigh in on their plans, as well as their outlook on consumer spending.

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National Restaurant Association sues to protect tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 10, 2018

The action seeks to guarantee employers can count gratuities toward servers’ pay even if the employees spend more than 20% of their time on side work.

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