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Tech's labor benefits may be different from what you think

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 20, 2022

Reality Check: Technology's big payback isn't eliminating jobs, it's making current job holders happier.

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In drives to kill the tip credit, voters could prove the assassins

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2022

Reality Check: Opponents of the wage break for employers are using ballot initiatives to get their way.

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How 2 CEOs view the industry’s political problems and opportunities

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 14, 2022

Working Lunch: Fat Brands' Andy Wiederhorn and the National Restaurant Association’s Michelle Korsmo team up on the podcast to dissect the industry’s key issues.

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4 ways restaurants can put a dent in substance abuse

By Joe Guszkowski and Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2022

Solutions can be as simple as nixing shift drinks or as hands-on as learning how to treat an overdose.

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'A pandemic within a pandemic': Drug and alcohol abuse soars with COVID-19

By Jonathan Maze and Benita Gingerella on Sep. 13, 2022

The pandemic led to mass layoffs, isolation and poor mental health. It became a perfect environment for drug and alcohol abuse.

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Restaurants find the secret to a healthier workplace is already on the payroll

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 13, 2022

Training workers to notice warning signs and be a proactive peer resource is gaining steam post-pandemic. But modeling healthy behavior may be the best place to start.

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Half of restaurants have stopped hiring because of labor costs, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 13, 2022

The small-business survey from Alignable.com also found that 9% of operators are laying off workers because they fear the economy is worsening.

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As fentanyl deaths soar, restaurants are ground zero

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2022

As governments cracked down on prescription drug abuse, clandestine labs in Mexico took over and found an eager market. The resulting crisis has hit the restaurant industry and its workers hard.

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How restaurants feed a culture of substance abuse

By Peter Romeo, Heather Lalley and Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 13, 2022

Restaurant employees are more likely to suffer from drug and alcohol abuse than almost any other industry. Explanations for the problem vary, but a big one is denial.

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Zia Sheikh’s struggle with addiction and his second chance at life

By Reyna Estrada on Sep. 13, 2022

The New York City-based chef and founder of Restaurant After Hours made major changes after he was fired. Now he works with other hospitality workers struggling with their mental health.

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