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McDonald’s to stop lobbying against minimum wage increases

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 26, 2019

The company told the National Restaurant Association of its intention to no longer support any push against mandated pay hikes.

Financing

Restaurants added just 1,600 jobs last month

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2019

A bad winter likely chilled job growth and put an end to the strong recent run of industry expansion, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

McDonald’s starts a push for gender balance

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2019

The company’s new strategy aims to improve gender equality in career advancement.

Workforce

Industry pushes back as Congress eyes a $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

Restaurant advocates are arguing that more than doubling the lowest pay rate would backfire into a loss of jobs.

Workforce

NYC’s paid-vacation proposal stirs controversy

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

The call for two weeks of paid time off for virtually all hourly restaurant employees is drawing a spotlight.

Workforce

DOL set to require overtime for managers earning less than $35K, reports say

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2019

A formal proposal is expected sometime this month.

Workforce

6 hair-raising takeaways from restaurants’ big labor conference

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2019

Even the savviest employer may be startled by the insights that arose during a mind meld of HR specialists.

Workforce

New gauge of labor success for restaurants: Engagement

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2019

Fostering a connection with hourlies and managers can improve everything from kitchen safety to absenteeism and sales, new research shows.

Financing

BJ’s Restaurants aims to cut turnover with kitchen revamp

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 22, 2019

The casual chain is betting that a more comfortable work environment will boost retention, resulting in speedier service, better food quality and ultimately higher sales.

Workforce

March toward a nationwide $15 wage picks up steam

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2019

Illinois and New Jersey are the latest states to set that pay floor, and others have proposals on the table.

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