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DOL asks franchisors to help enforce labor regs

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2017

The department said it'd like a collaborative deal signed last week with Sonic to be a model for restaurant franchisors.

Trump's immigration plan stokes fears of new restaurant labor woes

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2017

The measures endorsed by the president yesterday would cut legal immigration and give an edge to newcomers who are overqualified for entry-level foodservice jobs.

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3 unexpected consequences of scheduling legislation

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 09, 2017

Two years after San Francisco became the first of a growing list of jurisdictions to limit restaurant scheduling, the industry is contending with some unexpected side effects.

Oregon sets model for restaurant scheduling restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2017

A bill signed into law yesterday by the governor will penalize restaurants for making last-minute shift changes. It's widely seen as a model for other states.

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Arby's reveals a secret ingredient to its turnaround

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2017

A stab at mustering employees support has become a distinguishing feature of the chain's culture.

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Keep the immigrants, deport Dennis Rodman

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2017

Restaurateurs should be the loudest advocates of the foreign-born.

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6 places new labor legislation is heating up

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 15, 2017

The rules and regulations to keep an eye out for in your area.

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Operators discuss top labor concerns

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 15, 2017

To get a read of the industry’s top labor concerns, we partnered with Technomic, Chicago data firm and RB’s sister company. Its Community Panel comprises more than 2,000 foodservice operators. Here’s the scuttlebutt from industry insiders.

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Rising labor costs have restaurants scaling back some benefits

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 18, 2017

Together with research firm TDn2K, Restaurant Business reports how a tight labor market, changing consumer habits and regulation are shaping how restaurants pay employees.

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4 key employee types

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 22, 2017

They’re dynamic and elusive, they’re transforming the workplace, and they might be harder to get than ever. Here, four key employee types—and how to win them over.

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