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Florida eyes controversial pro-employer legislation

In another example of state-level efforts to limit workplace obligations, the state is looking to prohibit local jurisdictions from requiring heat protections and predictive scheduling.

Workforce

There's another big restaurant chain in organized labor's sights

Reality Check: The union behind California's $20 fast-food wage is now pushing Waffle House for a $25 pay floor and a change in its employee meal policies. But all restaurant employers should be concerned.

The five-figure bonuses are in addition to $5,000 in "life improvement" money and a paid month off for standout employees of the 70-unit family-dining chain.

New research shows that less than half expect a $20-an-hour pay floor to actually boost income.

The perk for new parents came from Women at Dine, one of the company’s staff resource groups. “The idea made great sense,” said new Chief People Officer Sarah Cannon-Foster.

Here are just some of what RB’s editors uncovered during the Show’s four days.

Restaurant Business’ GMs of the Year shared how they cultivate a strong team culture during a session at the National Restaurant Association Show.

Sarah Cannon-Foster will be in charge of helping the owner of Applebee’s, IHOP and Fuzzy’s develop talent across all levels of the business.

Support for the whole worker, flexible scheduling and more are gaining steam as staffing issues continue to tax operations.

Most operators said they expect labor challenges to persist through 2022. One way operators can meet the challenges of a tight labor market is with state-of-the-art training that engages employees and encourages learning at their convenience.

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