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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.

Post-NRA Show attitude adjustments

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2014

If colleagues attended the NRA Show and you didn’t, grant them some deep-thought time. They’re likely grappling with new necessities that mandate changes in their attitudes and ways of doing business. You may want to sit at their feet and get a download, Grasshopper.

Garcetti asking nearby cities to join L.A. in boosting minimum wages

Sep. 16, 2014

The mayor is pressing the municipalities bordering the city to follow the city’s lead in raising the minimum wage, a move that addresses fears that businesses will focus on other areas to keep their labor costs in check.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Election ups and downs

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2014

This week’s voting posed some opportunities for restaurants, but there’s cause for concern, too.

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