Labor and Policy: Page 25
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Chipotle to settle 2017 overtime dispute with $15M payout
Plaintiffs alleged Chipotle switched employees who were eligible for overtime back to "exempt" status while an injunction related to the The Fair Labor Standards Act, which expanded overtime rules, was in place.
By Alicia Kelso • March 3, 2021 -
Texas, Mississippi and Massachusetts reopen dining rooms at 100% capacity
The states cite a reduction in cases and hospitalization rates and increased access to vaccines as cause for removing restrictions, but a CDC official says it may be too soon.
By Julie Littman • March 3, 2021 -
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McDonald's CEO calls for updates to workplace safety policy
Tasking four of the company's top leaders with updating its brand standards on the issue, and taking employee and franchisee feedback into account, could help further address the chain's culture issues.
By Alicia Kelso • March 2, 2021 -
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NRA among largest food donors to campaigns and lobbyists, study finds
According to nonprofit Feed the Truth, the association is the second largest food industry funder of political campaigns. Contributions, however, fell to a low in 2020 of $438,000 — down from more than $600,000 in 2018.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Biden prioritizes small businesses with new PPP rules
Starting Wednesday, the White House will institute a 14-day period during which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for loans through the federal program.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 22, 2021 -
California proposes $2B in grants for restaurants, small businesses
The Golden State's $9.6 billion COVID-19 relief package includes $25,000 grants for businesses impacted by the pandemic and two years of fee relief for restaurants and bars that have alcohol licenses.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 22, 2021 -
NRA, One Fair Wage release dueling studies on minimum wage policy
The reports reflect the sharp divide over whether raising restaurant employee pay and ending the tip credit is necessary to stabilize income and ensure equity or if it will cripple the recovering industry.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Dave & Buster's sues Gov. Andrew Cuomo over 'arbitrary' arcade closures
The chain is frustrated that New York's COVID-19 restrictions have forced it to close while bowling alleys and casinos have been allowed to reopen.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 18, 2021 -
McDonald's links 15% of executive bonuses to hiring women, diverse employees
The pledge follows a series of discrimination lawsuits filed by Black franchisees, which allege corporate intentionally steered Black operators toward underperforming stores.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Jimmy John's to pay $1.8M to settle overtime pay dispute
Sixty-six store managers employed by the sandwich chain will receive payment, while more than 500 managers employed by franchisees will be given gift cards as part of a settlement approved Monday.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Hospitality industry nabs $18B in latest PPP loan round
Restaurants and hotels received the most Payment Protection Program loans of any business segment so far in 2021, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 12, 2021 -
OpinionNRA: Why we oppose the Raise the Wage Act
It's the wrong proposal at the wrong time for the restaurant industry, EVP of Public Affairs Sean Kennedy writes, arguing hiking labor costs and eliminating the tip credit would further destabilize operators and employees.
By Sean Kennedy • Feb. 9, 2021 -
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OpinionOne Fair Wage: Why we support the Raise the Wage Act
Saving restaurants has to include saving our workforce, and envisioning a future where the true cost of food and service is fair and just, Victor Love, co-owner of Josephine's Southern Cooking, writes.
By Victor Love • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Luckin's fall from grace capped by bankruptcy filing in US
Months after admitting to securities fraud, the Chinese coffee chain — which first surpassed Starbucks' footprint in China in 2019 — will not have to close its stores in the market.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Report: Majority of Black servers' tips dropped by at least half during pandemic
Seventy-three percent of Black workers also said customers tipped them less for enforcing safety protocols, versus 62% of White workers, according to a One Fair Wage survey.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Senate passes budget amendment for restaurant relief fund
Following a 90-10 vote in favor of the Restaurant Rescue Plan on Thursday, Congress introduced the Restaurants Act of 2021, which is modeled after last year's legislation.
By Emma Liem Beckett , Thai Phi Le • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Nearly 60% of casual operators have added outdoor dining since March, report says
Outdoor dining has limitations, however, as most diners said the lowest temperature they will tolerate to eat outside, on average, is 60.5 degrees.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 2, 2021 -
House releases details about proposed $25B restaurants grant fund
Businesses can apply for grants of up to $10 million, with a cap of $5 million per location. Restaurants that earned less than $500,000 in revenue in 2019 can access a pot of $5 billion.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Feb. 10, 2021 -
Companies denied PPP forgiveness can take tax credit, IRS says
A change Congress made in December allows the credit for some PPP loan recipients.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 29, 2021 -
McDonald's CEO: Chain will do 'just fine' with higher wages
During the company's Q4 call Thursday, CEO Chris Kempczinski said McDonald's has been able to balance pay due to judicious menu pricing and productivity savings.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 29, 2021 -
SBA approves over $5B in loans during first week of PPP re-opening
Amid mounting costs from the pandemic, the SBA begins a new round of Paycheck Protection Program lending approved by Congress in December.
By Jim Tyson , Julie Littman • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Democrats propose $15 minimum wage by 2025, end to the tip credit
The Raise the Wage Act, which was reintroduced Tuesday, would raise the federal rate in phases but hike pay to $9.50 the day a new law takes effect.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Tracking restaurant industry priority for the COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced a deadline of April 19 for all adults in every state to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated April 7, 2021 -
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Survey: 26% of consumers currently comfortable dining indoors
A new report from HealthCare Insider finds that comfort levels about dining at a restaurant differ by gender and geographic location, with men 40% more likely than women to feel comfortable eating indoors by spring.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 25, 2021 -
New York's $35M Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit program launches
Small, independent restaurants in New York City or in areas that were designated Orange or Red Zones during the pandemic will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated July 30, 2021
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