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Peter Romeo

Editor at Large

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Peter Romeo

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Workforce

Can the redefinition of 'joint employer' be stopped?

Working Lunch: The National Labor Relations Board's controversial move is likely to be challenged immediately in court. The franchise community is also likely to push for use of the Congressional Review Act. But will either effort succeed?

Workforce

Lawmakers seek a quantum leap in penalties for violations of child labor laws

A single infraction could cost a restaurant employer upwards of $250,000 under a new federal proposal.

Food

FDA issues a warning about Canadian oysters

The agency is warning restaurants to discard the shellfish if it was supplied during the last 17 days by a Canadian harvester, Future Seafoods.

Workforce

New rule increases restaurant franchisors' chances of paying for franchisees' labor mistakes

As feared, the National Labor Relations Board has broadened the definition of "joint employer," rousing the industry to pledge new battles in Congress and the courts.

Workforce

Mich.'s battle over the tip credit takes a bizarre turn

Suddenly, organized labor seems to be working against its own cause, affording restaurants a puzzling but appreciated wait-and-see opportunity.

Workforce

Restaurant customers voice mixed feelings about tipping

They hate the concept but relish the practice because of the control it provides, according to a new report.

Marketing

Proposal to turn Calif. pot dispensaries into restaurants goes up in smoke

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the measure, citing concerns about employees' exposure to secondhand smoke.

Operations

FTC looks at regulating restaurant service fees, delivery charges

The regulatory agency is seeking another round of public comment on what rules should be adopted to combat "junk fees."

Technology

Sysco is buying equipment supplier Edward Don

The acquired company will serve as the foundation for a new specialty equipment and supplies operation, Sysco said.

Leadership

Restaurants needed a kick to be mindful of the environment. Here's who provided it.

Restaurant Rewind: Lady Bird Johnson provided some tough love, and the industry is still showing the results today.

Workforce

Court orders Starbucks to honor a DOL subpoena

The subpoena seeks documents related to the coffee chain's reaction to a unionization drive.

Workforce

Chicago votes to kill the tip credit

Wages paid directly to servers, bartenders and other tipped restaurant employees will rise by 67% over the next five years.

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