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Calif. Gov. Newsom signs landmark fast-food wage bill into law

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2023

The law, a compromise between restaurant and labor groups, will pave the way for a $20 minimum wage for 557,000 fast-food workers in the state on April 1, followed by annual wage hikes.

Technology

NYC's $18 wage for third-party delivery workers allowed to stand

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2023

A judge on Thursday blocked efforts by DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub to stop the law, which amounts to a roughly 150% raise.

Workforce

Las Vegas F&B workers vote to strike

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2023

Members of the Culinary and Bartenders Unions gave their leaders a green light for a walkout if negotiations continue to stagnate.

Workforce

NYC cafe chain will be a test of a new unionization process

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2023

Employers will need to be more active—and careful—under the new protocol that went into effect last month.

Workforce

Fertitta's Landry's chain is sued by EEOC for allegedly picking on an Iranian employee

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2023

The suit alleges that the woman was routinely mocked for her appearance and accent, and that the company failed to stop it when the woman complained.

Workforce

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.

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