labor

DOL tries a colorful approach to curbing restaurants' child labor violations

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2024

As part of a settlement with the department, Wisconsin's Pizza Parlor will dress teen staff members in uniforms of different colors according to their age.

Workforce

If politics are still dividing your staff, here's what to do

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2024

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance brought in an expert on political bridge-building for advice on defusing post-election political strife between restaurant workers. These are some of the tips he offered.

Workforce

Delivery is literally proving a pain for restaurant workers

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2024

Workers' comp claims for back injuries are on the rise, according to major insurer AmTrust Financial Services. It blames "the delivery economy."

Workforce

Want a job at Chipotle? Talk to Ava Cado, the hiring bot

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 22, 2024

Hoping to cut hiring time by as much as 75%, the fast-casual chain is rolling out an AI-fueled hiring bot in partnership with tech platform Paradox.

Workforce

Restaurants find an unexpected ally in preserving Massachusetts' tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2024

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, often pro-union, has come out against a ballot proposal to kill the employer concession, astonishing the business.

Technology

Biden administration issues guidelines for employers' use of AI

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2024

The "high-road" practices are recommendations rather than enforceable rules, with an emphasis on protecting workers above all else.

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Operations

Steal this idea: Summer weekends off

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 16, 2024

Canlis restaurant in Seattle tried it and loved it. The cost was a small price to pay for the staff and community goodwill it generated, owners say.

Workforce

Canlis agrees to pay $1.45M to settle wage-theft lawsuit

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 14, 2024

Owners of the Seattle fine-dining restaurant do not agree with allegations, which include charges of failure to pay for first-day trial, or "stage" work.

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