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On the union front, it's open season on Starbucks

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2024

Working Lunch: Starbucks Workers United is stepping up its courtship of the public as it looks ahead to contract negotiations.

Workforce

Pay hike for couriers shakes up food delivery in NYC

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 23, 2024

Customers are paying more, and couriers are working less. What it all means for restaurants is still unclear, but some fear it could get ugly.

Workforce

Adoption of a new joint-employer definition is delayed

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2024

A federal judge has pushed back the day the controversial rule change takes effect by two weeks. He also indicated that he intends to rule soon on whether the new standard should be scrapped.

Workforce

Union baristas hit Starbucks with 22 allegations of violating schedule regulations

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2024

The accusations, leveled in Chicago and Philadelphia, are part of a wave of stepped-up union activity in recent weeks.

Workforce

Insomnia Cookies shifts to a 4-day week at its new headquarters

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2024

The downtown Philadelphia facility also features an innovation center, but no offices. It's been designed to foster collaboration.

Workforce

Restaurants get unexpected help in protecting the tip credit

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 19, 2024

Working Lunch: A Congressional investigation is likely to throw sand into the well-oiled lobbying machinery of One Fair Wage.

Technology

Toast lays off 550 employees in restructuring

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 15, 2024

CEO Aman Narang said the company grew too quickly as it raced to meet demand. The cuts are intended to lower its operating costs.

Operations

A tough few years have been a boon to restaurant labor productivity

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2024

Operators have examined their kitchens and processes and added a lot more technology while focusing on takeout. The result has been a more efficient operation.

Workforce

A $20 minimum wage isn't enough for some California lawmakers

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2024

Reality Check: A candidate for the state's open U.S. Senate seat would like to see a $50 pay floor nationwide.

Operations

Restaurants' labor situation has improved, but it's far from perfect

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2024

The industry has regained workers, and more operators are likely to say they’re fully staffed. But labor is more expensive. Retention remains a key stressor. And jobs have moved.

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