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Servers don't want to lose the tip credit, new research shows

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2024

A survey of nearly 4,000 tipped restaurant workers found 9 of 10 prefer the current setup to getting a higher wage.

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Los Angeles eyes new packet of benefits for fast-food workers

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 03, 2024

Legislation proposed to the City Council on Tuesday would require employers to provide additional training, more paid time off and advance shift scheduling.

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New federal overtime-pay standards take effect

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 01, 2024

Government Watch: The exemption for salaried workers is narrowed to employees earning less than $43,888 a year. Also, DOL pushes for a paid-leave model, and foie gras remains legal in NYC.

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California restaurants get a last-minute reprieve from service fee ban

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2024

The state Senate passed a bill that exempts the industry from an anti-surcharge law that takes effect Monday. Gov. Newsom is expected to sign it.

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Drug use by hospitality workers soared to new highs in 2023

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2024

The percentage of employees who failed tests for marijuana consumption spiked particularly sharply, according to the Quest Diagnostics testing service.

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Stats are the mortar shells in a new battle between Gavin Newsom and restaurant groups

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2024

Reality Check: What's the true effect of California's new fast-food wage? Depends on whose numbers you believe.

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Trump's promise to end taxes on tips could put Democrats on their heels

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 24, 2024

Working Lunch: The effort may be more of a feint, but it's a visible test of the pro-labor party's true commitment to boosting worker incomes.

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California takes steps to protect restaurant workers from dangerous heat

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 24, 2024

Kitchens would need to be cooled down whenever the temperature hits 87 degrees. Breaks, "cool-down areas" and water would also have to be provided.

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Ted Cruz turns Donald Trump's no-tax-on-tips campaign pledge into actual legislation

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2024

The bill has the support of usual employer advocates like the National Restaurant Association.

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Here's what the presidential candidates are promising for the restaurant business

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2024

Working Lunch: Both Trump and Biden are pledging moves that the industry would readily feel.

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