labor

Calif. labor commissioner clarifies fast-food wage exemption

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 18, 2024

An update last week attempts to address lingering questions about what companies would be impacted by the upcoming fast-food wage hike. It looks like Panera Bread is not exempt after all.

Technology

AI supplier Presto lays off 18% of staff in latest sign of turbulence

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 18, 2024

The San Carlo, Calif.-based technology company also raised $1.2 million in a stock offering that it said will keep it afloat through April 1.

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Workforce

Don't hit snooze on this industry alarm

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2024

Reality Check: Conditions are aligning within the restaurant business for a leap in union activity. Yet apathy prevails.

Financing

Federal judge strikes down new joint employer rules

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 11, 2024

One business day before the new standard was to be adopted, a federal judge sided with the franchise industry and blocked adoption, saying the update goes too far.

Operations

Hype aside, is Panera exempt from California's wage bill?

By Lisa Jennings and Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2024

News analysis: The controversy involving Panera Bread franchisee Greg Flynn may be moot, but the exemption baked into the impending fast-food wage remains unexplained.

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Workforce

Is there a union double agent on your payroll?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 08, 2024

Labor advisors say more restaurant operations are being infiltrated by “salters” like the one who sparked the organization of Starbucks. Here’s what those targeted employers may be up against.

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