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Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, often pro-union, has come out against a ballot proposal to kill the employer concession, astonishing the business.

Mayor Bruce Harrell affirmed Thursday morning that the payroll concession widely used by the city's full-service restaurants will sunset on Jan. 1, when the minimum wage for all employers rises to $20.76 an hour.

A U.S. district court gave the restaurant industry a big win by ending a major limit on use of the tip credit. But there’s still uncertainty about where that leaves employers.