Labor and Policy: Page 35
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McDonald's urged by local governments to bolster anti-sexual harassment training
More than 100 local officials from 31 states urged the chain to create more stringent workplace policies, and claim that McDonald's workers have filed 50-plus sexual harassment complaints, Reuters reports.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated Sept. 27, 2019 -
Postmates introduces 'health care options,' access to college courses for gig workers
Back in July, Postmates CEO Bastian Lehmann expressed support for "a comprehensive approach" to gig workers that removed classification confusion.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Minneapolis banned drive-thrus. Will more cities follow?
The ban comes two months after Long Beach, California, imposed a six-month moratorium on drive-thrus and as other cities push to reduce carbon emissions and improve pedestrian safety.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Qdoba fined over $400K for child labor law violations
The Massachusetts state attorney's office cited more than 200 cases of minors working past the maximum number of hours in a single shift.
By Rosie Bradbury • Aug. 16, 2019 -
New York proposes cap on third-party delivery fees
A 10% cap would apply to restaurants with liquor licenses even if they don't deliver alcohol.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 15, 2019 -
EEOC sues McDonald's franchisee for rejecting applicant over religious beard
The hiring manager told the applicant he would have to shave it to comply with the grooming policy and denied his request to wear a beard net.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019 -
DoorDash delivery workers to soon receive entirety of customer tips
Under the company's new model, couriers will earn tips independent of base or bonus pay, CEO Tony Xu announced yesterday.
By Julie Littman , Rosie Bradbury • Updated Aug. 23, 2019 -
Oregon governor signs laws banning plastic bags, straws
Legislation signed by Gov. Kate Brown last month is the latest in a series of statewide plastic reduction measures to pass this year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 9, 2019 -
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Dunkin' sues franchisees for employment verification violations
The company's move follows terminations of several agreements with franchisees, which collectively operate more than two-dozen units, indicating an increase in oversight related to potential federal labor violations.
By Alicia Kelso • June 27, 2019 -
3 takeaways from a former Starbucks exec's leadership philosophy
"The people that you hire are going to change your organization," Howard Behar said at #SHRM19 — so companies might as well enable them to do so.
By Kathryn Moody • June 25, 2019 -
Chipotle's new bonus program includes an extra month of pay
The chain's employee retention play also includes tuition reimbursement, free meals and English as a second language classes once certain goals are met.
By Julie Littman • June 25, 2019 -
Jury awards $15M to Jack in the Box employee dubbed 'grandma'
A court found the supervisor was subjected to wrongful discharge, retaliation, harassment and age and disability discrimination.
By Lisa Burden • June 21, 2019 -
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Dems urge McDonald's to enforce franchise sexual harassment policies
Lawmakers called the chain's working conditions "unsafe and intolerable" and said its alleged pervasive pattern of harassment must end.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2019 -
Mexico tariffs could cost Chipotle $15M
CFO Jack Hartung told CNBC that if tariffs, which could be as high as 25%, become permanent, the chain would have to consider increasing menu prices.
By Julie Littman • Updated June 4, 2019 -
Manufacturers push for legal clarity at FDA's first public hearing on CBD
The 10-hour meeting was the first step in what could be a yearslong process to establish a legal path to market for food and beverage products with the cannabis compound.
By Lillianna Byington • June 3, 2019 -
Chipotle exec: Soft skills, harassment training key to healthy workplace
Director of field training Michele Lange said that quarterly conversations about company culture, zero-tolerance harassment policies and regular trainings are key to success.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 23, 2019 -
McDonald's launches anonymous sexual harassment hotline
The fast food company also enhanced its anti-sexual harassment policy in the wake of 25 charges and suits that have been brought against it.
By Alicia Kelso • May 22, 2019 -
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Sweetgreen raises the bar with 5-month paid parental leave policy
"This move is rare for our industry and we hope this creates a conversation for other companies to join," the salad chain said Tuesday.
By Katie Clarey • May 22, 2019 -
California Tortilla
59% of consumers support a $15 minimum wage, survey says
It's unclear how operators could support hefty pay increases with razor-thin margins, or if diners will shell out extra cash to make wage hikes possible.
By Lauren Manning • May 14, 2019 -
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Golden Corral pays $31K after firing worker for alleged unwillingness to manage seizure condition
The EEOC said the franchisee cited the employee's seizure disorder as a basis for her termination.
By Lisa Burden • May 3, 2019 -
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Sweetgreen reverses cashless-only approach
Following a wave of bans against cashless stores, the salad chain will start accepting cash in Philadelphia in July and chainwide by the end of the year.
By Alicia Kelso • April 26, 2019 -
Restaurants adding surcharges to cover healthcare costs
Despite the added price, diners have been willing to pay additional fees that go toward employees' healthcare costs, paid time off and other benefits.
By Alicia Kelso • April 16, 2019 -
Schools ban meal delivery citing disruption, safety concerns
Some Michigan schools instituted the ban due to safety risks in giving building access to strangers, as well as the potential for allergic reactions or food-borne illnesses from delivered meals.
By Amelia Harper • April 16, 2019 -
Opinion
Why restaurants need to prepare for another government shutdown
To avoid staggering traffic declines, major chains with locations in Washington, D.C. should plan to adjust supply chains and test geofenced promotions, says Factual CMO Brian Czarny.
By Brian Czarny • April 5, 2019 -
Marijuana consumption expected to boost restaurant foot traffic, sales
A Technomic report indicated that 63% of cannabis consumers eat more food after use, presenting an opportunity for restaurants to grow revenue.
By Alicia Kelso • April 4, 2019
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