Peter Romeo

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Workforce

Restaurant workers continued to quit their jobs in September

About 6.6% of the hospitality industry's workforce voluntarily exited their positions during the month, according to new federal data.

Workforce

Will Starbucks' union vote touch off a new labor crisis?

What happens in Buffalo, N.Y., during the next few weeks could yield an answer. And the situation isn't looking good for the coffee giant.

A new study shows that a majority of hospitality workers are scouting for higher-paying positions. And the majority of those are looking for a bump of several dollars per hour.

Labor availability remains a key concern, but supply-chain problems rose to the top fear.

The distribution giant told Wall Street that it also made progress in fulfilling customers' orders despite product outages.

Despite the temporary stay of a federal appellate court, and any subsequent challenge, the historic requirement will go into effect on Jan. 4 as planned, according to a spokesperson.

It also told investors that it's largely resolved the labor problems squeezing the supply chain.

Reality Check: No one knows the aggravations of working in a restaurant like the actual employees and their bosses. Here's a look at the growing trend of chains attempting to harness that know-how as a potent remedy for their labor problems.

West Hollywood is moving toward a pay floor of $17.64 an hour.

New government figures show eating, drinking and lodging places added 164,000 employees.

A small but growing number of operators are striving to make themselves a better place to work by offering a pathway to 100% ownership.

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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