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DOL to suggest new rules for managers’ overtime, NRA says

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 27, 2015

The U.S. Department of Labor will likely propose changes before April in the regulations for compensating supervisory personnel like restaurant managers, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Businesses seek to block portion of Seattle minimum wage law

Mar. 12, 2015

The International Franchise Association argued in court that franchises should not be regarded as big businesses merely because they are part of a large chain.

Miss. allows restaurants to refuse service to gay couples

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 05, 2016

Proponents say the new law is a religious protection for private employers whose beliefs don’t align with customers’ lifestyles.

Obamacare Watch: Rules of reporting

By Kelly Killian on Apr. 09, 2014

The Treasury delivered rules telling employers how they will need to track and report health care information to the IRS under the Affordable Care Act.

After California, Massachusetts voters could mandate paid sick leave

Sep. 11, 2014

Now that California and New Jersey have passed mandates, eyes are turning to Massachusetts, where a paid sick leave requirement is on the ballot.

Restaurant industry forced to pay millions in back wages

Nov. 05, 2014

The department pursued more than 6,000 cases against restaurants in its fiscal 2013, forcing establishments to pay $35 million in back wages.

Quiz: How’s your Obamacare IQ?

Dec. 02, 2014

See if you know what you need to at this point about the rules, regulations and obligations of the Affordable Care Act.

Tipped workers may get $7.50 minimum wage in NY

Feb. 02, 2015

The proposal is supported by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a strong indicator the measure will pass.

Yum revives bill on donated-food tax credit

Mar. 18, 2015

The proposal would grant a tax break to restaurants that provided food to the need instead of throwing it out. But some lawmakers are pushing back, saying it would cost taxpayers money.

Fears of labor crackdowns are running high, survey finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2016

A survey of employers finds soaring worries about overtime regulations, joint employer actions and discrimination charges.

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