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The Essential Handbook to Florida Restaurant Labor Laws

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Florida is a great place to operate restaurants thanks to its huge tourism draw and an influx of retirees with disposable income. But beyond minimum wage laws, there are other Florida-specific regulations—like overtime laws and child labor laws—that affect the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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2024 Illinois Minimum Wage Guide

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Illinois joins 19 other states that are implementing minimum wage increases starting January 2024. The law makes Illinois the highest minimum wage per hour in the Midwest region, an accolade that is hailed as a major victory by those who advocated for the rise. The raised minimum wage impacts restaurants and other covered businesses.

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

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As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. Yet, restaurants need to balance this tech-centric approach with the irreplaceable human touch that defines hospitality.

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Despite Improved 2024 Outlook, Labor, and Other Risks May Drag Restaurants Down

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurant industry will continue to shake off the aftereffects of the pandemic in 2024, but that doesn’t mean the challenges that remain are easily dispelled. Another growing risk: nuclear verdicts over dram shop law violations, driving up the costs of liquor liability insurance. Here’s an overview.

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2024 Michigan Minimum Wage Guide

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With so many labor laws and an ocean of paperwork, it can get tricky to remember how much a minimum wage employee should earn in Michigan. While Michigan recently increased its minimum rate in 2024 to $10.33 per hour, there can still be some confusion about the labor laws that involve overtime pay, training wages, and tipped employees.

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2024 Texas Minimum Wage Guide

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Both businesses must pay their employees the same minimum wage rate as mandated by Texas labor laws. The minimum wage will remain the same if a restaurant or retail business has more or less than 26 employees. El Paso is a well-known city with plenty of restaurants and businesses. Yes Does Texas have tipped minimum wage laws?

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