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Chipotle agrees to pay $322,000 to settle alleged child-labor violations in D.C.

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 29, 2023

The District said it will use the funds to support apprenticeship and job training programs for youths.

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Here's what last week's change in union regulations could mean for all restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 28, 2023

Working Lunch: "This fundamentally changes labor relations in the U.S," says host Franklin Coley.

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Employees of newly unionized coffee concept want a revote

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 28, 2023

Staff at two Good Karma Cafes will vote in two weeks on whether to leave Workers United. Meanwhile, 15 unionized Starbucks stores are awaiting word on their request for a decertification vote.

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Unionization of restaurants could be faster and easier under a key regulatory change

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 25, 2023

A majority of employees no longer have to vote 'yea' in certain circumstances for the whole staff to become part of a union.

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EEOC sues Hooters for alleged racial discrimination

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2023

The watchdog agency says White "Hooters Girls" were hired before Black waitresses when a unit restaffed as the COVID crisis eased.

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What’s the best way to change a tip-out policy?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 24, 2023

Advice Guy: To make such changes thoughtfully, look at past data and model what the new program would look like for each position in the restaurant.

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What questions should I be asking prospective restaurant employees?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Aug. 18, 2023

Advice Guy: It can be tough to predict how someone will perform on the job from an interview, but the more practical your questions are, the better.

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Panda, Au Bon Pain, 7-Eleven are ordered to pay $5M for violating NYC's scheduling restrictions

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 16, 2023

The operators were accused of such infractions as changing schedules less than two weeks in advance, and not paying a bonus to workers who opened a restaurant after closing it the night before.

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Will $30 replace $15 as the target for minimum-wage increases?

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: A proposal to require $30 an hour for some foodservice employees is already scheduled for consideration by Los Angeles County officials next month. Is it a fluke or an omen? The past provides some clues.

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How Ohio's controversial abortion vote could be a blow for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 14, 2023

Working Lunch: Proponents of killing the tip credit through referendum were spared a tougher fight.

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