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Minimum wage will rise Monday in 22 jurisdictions

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2019

The increases will push the nation’s highest rates to $15.59, while moving more cities and counties toward the $15 threshold.

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18 states oppose joint employer definition favored by restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The attorney general of each has urged the DOL to broaden the definition beyond what franchisors support.

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Chipotle will award crew bonuses of up to a month’s pay

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2019

The bonus package is targeted at part-time employees and comes amid persistent labor shortages.

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New coalition aims to prepare for the workforce of the future

By National Restaurant Association on Jun. 24, 2019

The National Restaurant Association has taken on expanded leadership roles in the Emma Coalition to help prepare for changes brought by emerging technologies.

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3 ways to create a work environment that retains employees

Sponsored content from our partner Restaurant Technologies on Jun. 24, 2019

Restaurant employees are difficult to find, and even more difficult to retain, in today’s environment of low unemployment and a growing economy.

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Union vote slated for regional QSR chain

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 18, 2019

Employees of 12 Little Big Burger units will cast their ballots in July—at the request of their employer.

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Tried looking for staff here?

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 18, 2019

Think beyond the basic channels: Alternate sources of labor could prove a boon for operators.

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Should restaurant staff get annual raises?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jun. 13, 2019

The issue presents a contradiction: Operators want to reward workers based on merit; workers want to be paid for putting their time in, Advice Guy says.

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QSR chain counters union pressure by calling for a vote

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 12, 2019

Little Big Burger wants employees of all its Oregon stores to decide right away if they want union representation, and labor forces aren’t happy about it.

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Chefs' organization updates its apprenticeship program

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 11, 2019

The ACF is adding online instruction to counter geographic challenges to apprenticing. The move promises to draw more aspiring back-of-house professionals.

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