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Restaurant groups turn to litigation to block new joint employer standard

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2023

A coalition of trade groups intends to ask for an injunction blocking adoption before Dec. 26, when the redefinition is scheduled to take force.

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California's wage law could pave the way for $18 Big Macs

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2023

Working Lunch: A McDonald's in Connecticut is already charging that much for a combo featuring the signature sandwich. Might that become the threshold in the industry's largest restaurant market?

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Restaurant hiring declines in October

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 03, 2023

Eating and drinking places lost about 7,500 jobs in October, according to the federal government, with hiring across all industries decelerating significantly. But the unemployment rate remained at 3.9%.

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Pluck off, Chicken Littles

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2023

Reality Check: The industry's tendency to portray every legislative or regulatory proposal as a restaurant killer is getting very old. Couldn't we be adults and focus on the real effects, like less opportunity?

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Can the redefinition of 'joint employer' be stopped?

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2023

Working Lunch: The National Labor Relations Board's controversial move is likely to be challenged immediately in court. The franchise community is also likely to push for use of the Congressional Review Act. But will either effort succeed?

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Lawmakers seek a quantum leap in penalties for violations of child labor laws

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2023

A single infraction could cost a restaurant employer upwards of $250,000 under a new federal proposal.

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New rule increases restaurant franchisors' chances of paying for franchisees' labor mistakes

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2023

As feared, the National Labor Relations Board has broadened the definition of "joint employer," rousing the industry to pledge new battles in Congress and the courts.

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Mich.'s battle over the tip credit takes a bizarre turn

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2023

Suddenly, organized labor seems to be working against its own cause, affording restaurants a puzzling but appreciated wait-and-see opportunity.

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Restaurant customers voice mixed feelings about tipping

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2023

They hate the concept but relish the practice because of the control it provides, according to a new report.

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Starbucks and Workers United sue each other over pro-Palestine social media posts

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 18, 2023

Starbucks accused the union of trademark infringement, arguing that the public mistook the group's views on the Israel-Hamas war for its own. The union defended its name and logo.

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