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San Francisco restaurant workers get $4M in back pay
November 20, 2014
Workers at Yank Sing restaurant were granted back pay for minimum wage, meal, rest period and other labor code violations.
read nowCredit card companies agree to reduce fees 10% in Canada
November 19, 2014
Card companies will reduce credit card interchange fees over five years by about 10 percent.
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'Hidden compliance cost:' Restaurants with 50+ full-time employees must start ACA reporting in 2015
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Though not mandated to offer health care coverage to employees until 2016, restaurants with 50 or more full-time employees are still required to track data…
read nowRestaurant Canada feathers ruffled by government's lack of transparency on chicken pricing
October 29, 2014
Restaurants Canada is calling on a government commission to be more transparent as it investigates the cost of production formula used in setting the price of…
read nowFranchise Assoc. hosting call on NLRB Joint Employer Ruling
October 29, 2014
The International Franchise Association will host a conference call Thursday to discuss the impact of the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel's…
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Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.
read nowRestaurant Association’s EVP named a 'Top Lobbyist'
October 24, 2014
Scott DeFife, EVP of Policy and Government Affairs for the National Restaurant Association, has once again been named a 2014 top lobbyist by "The Hill…
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5 steps for keeping your restaurant from getting ICE'd
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The US government has stepped up its immigration enforcement efforts in recent years, and all employers -- not just large ones, or ones that employ…
read nowRestaurant organizations urging return to 40-hour full-time definition
September 19, 2014
Returning to a traditional 40-hour definition would benefit employees through more hours and income, say trade organizations.
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Allergen awareness: Why American brands should be watching the EU
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The focus on establishments that serve food items will become more prevalent as the number of people born with allergens continues to increase.
read nowPanera asks customers to leave firearms outside
September 8, 2014
Panera is asking customers not to bring firearms into any of its stores.
read nowCapitalizing on new school nutrition policies
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
New nutritional policies offer a great opportunity for restaurants to partner with schools to deliver healthy menu options for students.
read nowNational Restaurant Association announces employee education alliance
August 25, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has announced a new alliance with Job Creators Network (JCN) effort to provide entrepreneurs and business leaders with…
read nowNational Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase
August 13, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…
read nowFranchising association seeks to halt Seattle’s minimum wage increase
August 6, 2014
The International Franchise Association has asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to issue a preliminary injunction preventing…
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McDonald's ruling holds franchisors accountable for franchise employee allegations
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The National Restaurant Association claims the decision will impede job creation and create 'big business.'
read nowSan Diego City Council passes minimum wage hike
July 29, 2014
On Monday, the San Diego City Council approved an ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by January 2017, according to a report from…
read nowHealth insurance exchange launches for DC-area restaurants
July 8, 2014
Industree Exchange, a Washington, DC-based company, has launched to provide health insurance coverage specifically to local restaurants and bars. The…
read nowFizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court
June 27, 2014
The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…
read nowFDA to pressure restaurants to reduce sodium levels
June 23, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration last week announced it was preparing voluntary guidelines for the food industry to lower sodium levels. FDA Commissioner…
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