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Scheduling laws drop a new cost on restaurants, study finds

In Fair Workweek jurisdictions, 80% of operators saw an increase in labor costs. Twenty-six percent reported an improvement in employee morale.

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Chipotle tests unlimited paid time off for senior staff

The fast-casual chain continues to beef up its benefits offerings to recruit and retain workers in a challenging labor market.

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5 actions restaurant employers should take to combat coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 05, 2020

Every employer should be considering these moves right now, according to a law firm that specializes in employment situations.

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NLRB narrows franchisors' liability with new joint employer standard

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 25, 2020

The redefinition narrows the circumstances under which a restaurant brand's owner can be held accountable for a franchisee's possible violation of union protection laws.

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Improving the work environment can help ease labor pressures

Sponsored content from our partner Restaurant Technologies on Feb. 24, 2020

By creating a safer way for employees to perform tasks, operators can reduce the risk of injury and improve worker satisfaction, creating a more attractive work environment.

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What are the best foodservice places to work?

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2020

A new ranking shows innkeepers may have a better perception within the workforce than most restaurant operations do.

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NYC wants to curtail QSRs’ ability to fire employees, cut hours

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2020

Proposals under consideration would require proof of a just cause, as well as remedial action beforehand. Employers would also have to meet certain requirements to cut hours and lay off staff. And its proponents leave no doubt that they expect the measures to catch on across the country.

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