Labor and Policy: Page 10
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Cooking up automation: 4 labor-saving tech solutions at the NRA Show
From a hand scanner that detects contaminates to a robot arm that can fry, salt and package food, technology is transforming the back of house.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 23, 2023 -
Beyond Meat sued by investors who claim they were misled
According to the litigation, the plant-based meat company and its leaders provided an overly optimistic outlook about its growth prospects, causing investors to lose money while a former executive sold his own stock.
By Megan Poinski • May 15, 2023 -
Starbucks unionization efforts
Starbucks union faces 3 decertification petitions in New York
The petitions are unlikely to result in elections to remove the union from the stores, but Starbucks’ hardball tactics may be working.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated May 12, 2023 -
DOL says it discovered 10-year-olds working at Louisville McDonald’s
“We are seeing an increase in federal child labor violations,” a DOL district director said.
By Emilie Shumway • May 4, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Why delivery robots face a regulatory ‘nightmare’
Laws for sidewalk-roaming bots have taken hold across states. But variances in each bill complicate the industry's expansion plans.
By Max Garland • May 3, 2023 -
Q&A
How the biggest private sector union wants to transform the restaurant workforce
SEIU President Mary Kay Henry outlines strategies to kickstart a national fast food union and reform labor law.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Ben & Jerry's on November 18, 2020
Ben & Jerry’s recognizes scoopers’ union following card check
The ice cream chain may be the first national brand to sign a set of principles that have formed a core demand in other campaigns, including Starbucks Workers United.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated June 1, 2023 -
Wendy’s says franchise recruitment initiative is helping it meet D&I goals
The news comes just two years after Wendy’s announced the hire of its first vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2023 -
Grubhub will offer monthly e-bike credits to 500 NYC delivery workers
Grubhub and e-bike rental platform JOCO say their joint bike rental credit program could improve fire safety in the Big Apple, where 11 people have died in e-bike battery-related fires in 16 months.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 27, 2023 -
Inspire Brands hires new HR chief
Natalie Rothman, Inspire’s incoming chief people officer, has led the HR efforts of large employers including Advance Autoparts and PepsiCo global foodservice.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 27, 2023 -
Insomnia Cookies served class-action suit over alleged unpaid wages
Class- and collective-action claims have led to costly settlements for food service companies in recent years, particularly where delivery work is involved.
By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2023 -
Restaurant settles claim it revoked stool from pregnant host because it ‘did not look good’
The Wichita, Kansas, steakhouse will pay $55,000 to settle the EEOC’s accommodation claim.
By Kate Tornone • April 19, 2023 -
Hooters franchisee settles DOJ claim that it refused worker’s I-9 documentation
The company must pay a penalty, provide back pay and train staff on the law’s requirements.
By Carolyn Crist • April 17, 2023 -
Independent restaurant hiring reaches 6-month high
In March, 61% of independent operators hired permanent and temporary employees compared to 50% in February, according to Alignable data.
By Julie Littman • April 17, 2023 -
Burger chain Slutty Vegan and its affiliate, Bar Vegan, face wage and hour lawsuits
Slutty Vegan did not pay promised bonuses or proper overtime, workers in the chain’s Brooklyn and Atlanta locations have alleged.
By Emilie Shumway • April 17, 2023 -
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
A look inside the proposed Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit
The legislators behind the Restaurant Revitalization Fund have proposed a tax credit of up to $25,000 per quarter in 2023 for restaurants that are struggling with pandemic debts. Would your business be eligible?
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 14, 2023 -
Chipotle faces shareholder push over labor rights
NYC pension funds, which own over $80 million in Chipotle stock, are urging the chain to adopt International Labor Organization standards on freedom of association and collective bargaining.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated April 3, 2023 -
McDonald’s reportedly gears up for corporate layoffs
Employees have been asked to work remotely from Monday to Wednesday so leadership can lay workers off virtually, The Wall Street Journal reports.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 3, 2023 -
Starbucks unionization efforts
4 things you may have missed during Starbucks Senate showdown
Schultz’s testimony indicated the company’s anti-union strategy is working to weaken the union. But the union said the hearing emboldened its members.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 31, 2023 -
Starbucks unionization efforts
Starbucks shareholders vote for labor rights review
In a win for Starbucks Workers United, Starbucks shareholders urged the company to review its adherence to international labor standards.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 30, 2023 -
Starbucks unionization efforts
Howard Schultz faces off against workers, Sanders at HELP committee hearing
The former CEO said Starbucks did not break U.S. labor law, but Senate Democrats and workers who testified after Schultz disagreed.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 29, 2023 -
Chipotle will pay $240K to settle with union over Maine store closure
The Mexican chain said it is settling with Chipotle United and the National Labor Relations Board to avoid a protracted and expensive regulatory battle.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 27, 2023 -
Starbucks unionization efforts
Starbucks union welcomes CEO with 115-store strike
Laxman Narasimhan faces a nationwide demonstration of Starbucks Workers United members, who are urging for cooperation, one day before the chain’s annual shareholder meeting.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 22, 2023 -
Papa Johns fired worker with vision disability who needed service dog, EEOC alleges
Misconceptions still linger about service animals, including their risk to health and safety, EEOC says.
By Emilie Shumway • March 20, 2023 -
California court defends independent contractor status for gig workers
The California Court of Appeal upheld the independent contractor provision of Prop 22, but struck down portions that would’ve made it almost impossible to amend the law.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 14, 2023