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With Chicago set to kill the tip credit, labor advocates are focusing on the next domino

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2023

After local industry advocates dropped their opposition, a bill to phase out the employer payroll concession is being described as a done deal.

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Fla. resort draws fire for its handling of a nursing mother on the payroll

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2023

Federal enforcement officials say the Hammock did not meet the requirements set out in a new law called the PUMP Act.

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Philly coffee shops give their union a heave-ho

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2023

Two units of Good Karma have been okayed to end their representation by Workers United, the union behind the push to organize Starbucks.

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The impact of the fast-food wage compromise in California won't be limited to fast food

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2023

Limited-service restaurants may have avoided an existential threat, but a $20 per hour minimum is expected to have a profound impact on wage rates across all segments and up the salary ladder.

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Landmark California fast-food wage bill is headed for final passage

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 15, 2023

The measure, which has also been passed by the state legislature, would set up a council to set wages and working conditions, starting with an increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour in April.

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Battle over Chicago's tip credit escalates

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2023

With a vote expected within weeks, the restaurant industry is mustering its resources--and plenty of research--to avoid a situation like the one that unfolded in Washington, D.C.

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Agreement is struck to kill Calif.'s Fast Act, joint-employer proposal

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 11, 2023

Advocates for the fast-food industry, the franchising community and organized labor have agreed to a compromise on the controversial measures. A wage-setting council is part of the deal.

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Restaurants might have dodged a bullet with DOL's overtime-pay proposal. Here's why.

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2023

Working Lunch: Restaurants will feel the impact, but the new rules could have been far worse.

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Immigration could ease restaurants' labor woes. So why isn't it?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2023

Reality Check: Proposals have been floated to get asylum seekers into jobs more quickly. But fears are winning out.

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Chef John Tesar parts ways with Southern California resort after union tirade

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 06, 2023

The former "Top Chef" restaurateur had just opened his Knife Modern Steak concept at the oceanside resort before being caught on video flipping off workers on a picket line and shouting obscenities. Now Knife will be rebranded.

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