regulation

D.C. lawmakers vote to save the tip credit

The move effectively reverses a June ballot initiative.

Calif. mandates female representation on public company boards

A quick check of restaurant companies based in the state shows most would be out of compliance by the end of 2021 unless they make additional appointments.

Workforce

Courts draw lines on off-the-clock pay for restaurant staff

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

Recent rulings clarify when restaurants are obliged to pay employees for ancillary activities.

Consumer Trends

To bolster local restaurants, a San Francisco measure looks to ban new workplace cafeterias

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2018

Critics say the measure would still have a negative effect on area jobs.

Workforce

NYC tries new form of paid leave

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2018

The law mandates leave time for victims of certain crimes as well as their family members and close associates.

Beverage

Calif. to require health warnings from coffee sellers

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2018

Starbucks and others must post warnings about the beverage’s potential health risks, a judge has ruled.

Operations

The shifting cost of being an employer

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2018

The Trump administration takes on tip pooling, insurance costs and overtime.

Operations

Finally, food safety watchdogs pledge to collaborate

By Peter Romeo and Benita Gingerella on Jan. 31, 2018

Restaurants could be a beneficiary of a partnership agreement struck yesterday by two of the three agencies charged with protecting the food supply. The collaboration promises to bolster the nation's safeguards, particularly for produce.

Workforce