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Dine Brands' new parental leave policy was employees' idea

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 21, 2023

The perk for new parents came from Women at Dine, one of the company’s staff resource groups. “The idea made great sense,” said new Chief People Officer Sarah Cannon-Foster.

Workforce

With Chicago set to kill the tip credit, labor advocates are focusing on the next domino

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2023

After local industry advocates dropped their opposition, a bill to phase out the employer payroll concession is being described as a done deal.

Workforce

Fla. resort draws fire for its handling of a nursing mother on the payroll

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2023

Federal enforcement officials say the Hammock did not meet the requirements set out in a new law called the PUMP Act.

Operations

Chipotle agrees to pay $400,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit in Seattle area

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2023

Filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last year, the lawsuit involves allegations that a manager sexually assaulted a worker who was just 17 at the time. With the settlement, Chipotle does not admit wrongdoing.

Emerging Brands

When a 'Help Wanted' sign turns into a 'For Sale' notice

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2023

Reality Check: Five weeks of management hell was enough for this industry vet of 47 years.

Workforce

The impact of the fast-food wage compromise in California won't be limited to fast food

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2023

Limited-service restaurants may have avoided an existential threat, but a $20 per hour minimum is expected to have a profound impact on wage rates across all segments and up the salary ladder.

Workforce

Landmark California fast-food wage bill is headed for final passage

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 15, 2023

The measure, which has also been passed by the state legislature, would set up a council to set wages and working conditions, starting with an increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour in April.

Technology

At FSTEC, AI takes center stage

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 14, 2023

The technology has been the talk of the conference. But many operators are still searching for the best applications, and some worry it could hurt the dining experience.

Workforce

Restaurants might have dodged a bullet with DOL's overtime-pay proposal. Here's why.

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2023

Working Lunch: Restaurants will feel the impact, but the new rules could have been far worse.

Workforce

Immigration could ease restaurants' labor woes. So why isn't it?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2023

Reality Check: Proposals have been floated to get asylum seekers into jobs more quickly. But fears are winning out.

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