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By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2021

Here's a cheat sheet intended specifically for restaurants. The new rules go into effect on Jan. 4, though some elements will be in place on Dec. 5.

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Biden administration reveals details of federal vaccination requirement

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 04, 2021

Restaurants and other large employers have until Jan. 4 to get their workers vaccinated. Employees who refuse will have to wear masks at work starting Dec. 5. The government says it's already looking to expand the scope to include smaller enterprises.

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Vaccine mandates prove no shot in the arm for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2021

Study after study shows the requirements are hurting sales and ironically intensifying the physical dangers faced by employees, says RB's Reality Check. Fortunately, for every Cujo of a customer, there’s one more like a golden retriever puppy.

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EEOC limits religious exemptions under vaccine mandates

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2021

Restaurants and other employers can deny the exceptions in instances of "undue burden."

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4 more labor whoa's

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 14, 2021

New research has produced a slew of information on the labor plight of the nation and its restaurant industry. Here are four gems that shouldn't slip past you, says RB's Reality Check.

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Texas says it won't follow Biden's vaccine mandate

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2021

Gov. Abbott issued an executive order Monday that bans any business in the state from turning away an employee or customer because they opt not be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Vaccination mandate rules coming ‘shortly,’ Biden says

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 08, 2021

In a speech saluting employers who've voluntarily instituted an inoculation requirement, the president said his administration is close to having the specifics of compliance spelled out.

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