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Union wins a toehold within Peet's Coffee

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 24, 2023

The staff of a store in Northern California has voted to be represented by the same union group that's been organizing Starbucks.

Technology

Same-day pay app Grazzy raises $4.5M

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 23, 2023

The software allows hospitality employees to instantly access digital tips rather than waiting for their employer to convert them to cash.

Workforce

Weighing the work-life benefits of a four-day week

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 18, 2023

Restaurant operators that have tried it tout benefits but say it can be costly—and complicated.

Workforce

Starbucks wants corporate staff to return to the office

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 12, 2023

Noting that in-store workers don’t have the privilege to work from home, Interim CEO Howard Schultz said employees need to come into the office three days a week.

Workforce

Don't look now but restaurants are reinventing their labor model

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2023

Signs abound that the business is awakening to the need for dramatic action.

Workforce

Restaurants add 26K jobs in December

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2023

The industry accounted for roughly 1 of 9 jobs that were created during the month. The national unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%.

Operations

Restaurants expect 2023 to be all about controlling costs

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2023

A new survey from the National Restaurant Association shows inflation putting a stronger spotlight on preserving margins.

Workforce

The union wave is leaving behind a string of closed restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2023

Some proprietors say they don't want the considerable strain of having a union shop. Others say it's just a coincidence. But labor says it's nothing more than spin-doctored union busting.

Workforce

Restaurants face stepped-up requirements for pregnant and nursing workers

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2023

Last week's omnibus spending bill requires employers to pay for mothers' time expressing breast milk on the job, and to provide increased accommodations for pregnant workers.

Workforce

California's Fast Act is back on hold for at least 2 weeks

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 30, 2022

A state court issued a temporary restraining order, pushing back implementation until a legal challenge can be heard starting Jan. 13.

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