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Seattle may walk back wage hike for delivery drivers

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 26, 2024

Drivers for third-party delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats say their earnings have plummeted since the $26.40 hourly minimum wage went into effect.

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With the tip credit falling, full-service D.C. restaurants cut 3,700 jobs

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2024

The 12% reduction compares with layoffs of 1.7% for limited-service places, according to federal data.

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

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2024

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.

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Snooze's outstanding GMs and chefs get a big cash reward, plus free time to spend it

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2024

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.

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Restaurant workers aren't thrilled about California's fast-food wage hike, either

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 22, 2024

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

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Unsure how California's new fast-food wage-setting process will work? Here's a guide

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2024

With the changeover just days away, state officials have fleshed out what employers and their staffs should expect.

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California's new fast-food wage law will also expand overtime eligibility

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2024

Salaried quick-service employees will be entitled to overtime if they make less than about $84,000 a year. And that's just one of the other surprises the bill is packing.

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Labor airs its next set of demands from California's Fast Food Council

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2024

The newly formed California Fast Food Workers Union is already looking to raise the $20-an-hour minimum wage that takes effect April 1.

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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.

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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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