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Judge kills a healthcare option for restaurants

Newly formed association health plans were struck down in a lawsuit filed by 11 states, but the National Restaurant Association’s established plan was unaffected.

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After one success, union activists escalate attempts to organize quick service

The group that organized three units of Burgerville last year are going after a second chain, setting a possible model for organizing the sector.

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Study: Restaurant hourlies want to use their own phones for scheduling, training

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 21, 2019

Could bring-your-own-device policies help workforce woes?

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Culture as a competitive advantage

Sponsored content from our partner Fourth on Mar. 13, 2019

In an industry notorious for its turnover, crafting the right culture can attract top talent, while engaging your employees will encourage them to stay.

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McDonald’s starts a push for gender balance

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2019

The company’s new strategy aims to improve gender equality in career advancement.

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DOL proposes a new overtime-pay exemption trigger of $35,308

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

Salaried restaurant employees earning less than that amount would be entitled to time-and-a-half pay for hours exceeding 40 per week.

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Industry pushes back as Congress eyes a $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

Restaurant advocates are arguing that more than doubling the lowest pay rate would backfire into a loss of jobs.

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NYC’s paid-vacation proposal stirs controversy

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

The call for two weeks of paid time off for virtually all hourly restaurant employees is drawing a spotlight.

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What have wage hikes cost restaurants? For most, a 3% to 9% jump in labor expenses

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2019

One in six have seen their personnel costs spike by as much as 12%, according to new research.

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DOL set to require overtime for managers earning less than $35K, reports say

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2019

A formal proposal is expected sometime this month.