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Leadership

Calif. mandates female representation on public company boards

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 01, 2018

A quick check of restaurant companies based in the state shows most would be out of compliance by the end of 2021 unless they make additional appointments.

Workforce

Courts draw lines on off-the-clock pay for restaurant staff

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 30, 2018

Recent rulings clarify when restaurants are obliged to pay employees for ancillary activities.

Consumer Trends

To bolster local restaurants, a San Francisco measure looks to ban new workplace cafeterias

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2018

Critics say the measure would still have a negative effect on area jobs.

Workforce

NYC tries new form of paid leave

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2018

The law mandates leave time for victims of certain crimes as well as their family members and close associates.

None

As statewide smoking ban burns out in capitol, cities go it alone

Feb. 26, 2015

Bills looking to snuff out cigarette use—and pre-empt a patchwork of local regulations on smoking—have failed to fly in the past four legislative sessions. The state restaurant association favors a statewide ban.

Operations

Missouri cracks down on underreported tips

Feb. 15, 2015

The state Department of Revenue is conducting more than 1,000 audits comparing cash tips reported by restaurants to tips tracked through credit cards; so far restaurants have been fined more than $40,000.

Paid sick leave bills spread like the flu

Mar. 19, 2014

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he would make good on a campaign promise to expand the city’s paid sick leave law as soon as April 1.

City creates new catering liquor license

Dec. 04, 2014

The Morris, Ill., operation convinced city lawmakers that caterers need their own sort of pass to serve beer, wine and spirits at functions, without the cost and hassle of a conventional license. But the new class of permit is only good for one day. The city has to approve a separate request for each catered event.

Beverage

Calif. to require health warnings from coffee sellers

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2018

Starbucks and others must post warnings about the beverage’s potential health risks, a judge has ruled.

A new minimum-wage model

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2014

For restaurateurs in Minnesota and Maryland, the minimum wage will depend on your sales level.

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