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Restaurants add 26K jobs in December

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2023

The industry accounted for roughly 1 of 9 jobs that were created during the month. The national unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%.

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The union wave is leaving behind a string of closed restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2023

Some proprietors say they don't want the considerable strain of having a union shop. Others say it's just a coincidence. But labor says it's nothing more than spin-doctored union busting.

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5 big worries for restaurants in 2023

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2023

Here are the dark clouds that could temper restaurants’ enthusiasm for a new year. Then again, the threats could drive them to harder partying.

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Restaurants face stepped-up requirements for pregnant and nursing workers

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 03, 2023

Last week's omnibus spending bill requires employers to pay for mothers' time expressing breast milk on the job, and to provide increased accommodations for pregnant workers.

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California's Fast Act is back on hold for at least 2 weeks

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 30, 2022

A state court issued a temporary restraining order, pushing back implementation until a legal challenge can be heard starting Jan. 13.

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California decides to implement the Fast Act on Jan. 1 despite the move toward a referendum

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 29, 2022

Restaurant advocates have already filed a lawsuit to block the highly unusual move, which the action asserts is a clear violation of the state constitution.

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Former restaurant workers are too angry to re-apply, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2022

They're still furious over how they were treated at the pandemic's start, the research shows. The way to get them back is showing them proof that a repeat won't happen.

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Crumbl Cookies franchisees fined $58K for child-labor violations

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2022

The brand was one of several restaurant employers to be charged with workhour and safety infractions in recent days.

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Here's why Starbucks' union employees say they have to strike

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 16, 2022

Reality Check: Amid the harumphing by both sides, the actual points of disagreement between labor and management are starting to become clear.

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Former Del Taco shift manager files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 15, 2022

Charges come while the quick-service chain is under a settlement agreement related to an earlier case to ensure workers are safe and have procedures for reporting inappropriate behavior.

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