Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The Court found that the complaint did not adequately establish that Subway was a legal agent of T-Mobile. Litigation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Legislation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Litigation.

2020 183

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2020

Does your restaurant business have a legal structure that will guide ownership through success and hard times? It is most productive for individuals to approach this discussion initially on a layperson level and not get bogged down in legalities. Restaurants are a vital and volatile element of the business landscape.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

Insurance companies will continue to seek an escape from their contractual obligations, but there are legal tactics that can help navigate the treacherous waters of these obstructive defenses. These and other legal doctrines provide legal defenses for business owners not to have to continue to perform their contractual obligations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2020

As many states and localities prepare to reopen restaurants and other businesses that were shuttered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers face a minefield of potential legal pitfalls. Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers.

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Indoor Media

MARCH 22, 2018

Build Your Legal Practice. But when important legal decisions need to be made, everyone wants the best lawyer. You need to establish value and trust with consumers before they’re ready to buy, so that when the day comes for them to seek out legal help, you’re the one they think of first. Tido Financial.

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Indoor Media

DECEMBER 21, 2020

How to Grow Your Legal Firm Online 1. The post 6 Tips to Grow Your Legal Firm Online appeared first on IndoorMedia. From there, it’s a matter of learning SEO best practices and taking advantage of effective content marketing. Optimize your site 2. Watch out for shout outs 3. Track your website’s success 4. Build a distinct brand 6.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Legislation.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. per hour is legal in Florida. While employers can’t claim employee tips, pooling remains legal in Florida. or after 11:00 p.m.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to Texas law and FLSA guidelines, tip pooling is legal, and employers can require tipped employees to pool tips. Who can legally receive tips? Managers, owners, franchisees, and anyone else considered an agent of the employer can’t legally be included in the tip pool. Management is a different story.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Additionally, it’s the employer’s legal obligation to protect their employees from sexual harassment as stated by the EEOC. This article is not intended to give legal opinions or provide any kind of legal counsel. For a legal opinion, please seek legal counsel from a qualified attorney.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to Texas law and FLSA guidelines, tip pooling is legal, and employers can require tipped employees to pool tips. Who can legally receive tips? Managers, owners, franchisees, and anyone else considered an agent of the employer can’t legally be included in the tip pool. Management is a different story.

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Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The links provided are a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute legal advice or an endorsement or approval by Society Insurance of any of the statements, or opinions, or content of the organization. This article is not intended to give legal opinions or provide any kind of legal counsel.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Tip Pooling Model After the FLSA updated its guidance in 2018, it became legal to share tips across hourly employees, as long as they’re all paid the state’s full minimum wage. In other words, tips can legally be split between kitchen and waitstaff.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Here's an overview of what franchisors and franchisees need to understand about franchise compliance to ensure a smooth-running, legally-sound franchise. Any agreements made between parties before entering into a franchise relationship can act as a legally-enforceable contract. Table of Contents.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 3, 2023

replaces Legal’s aging Quality Control Center and will house a growing ecommerce business, among other operations. The state-of-the-art facility in Milford, Mass.,

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Chef's Resources

MARCH 7, 2024

March 7, 2024 Navigating the Paperwork Jungle: Simplifying Legal Processes for Professional Chefs and Restaurants As a professional chef, you are accustomed to the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, creating culinary masterpieces and tantalizing taste buds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Although still illegal at the federal level, marijuana usage is becoming largely legalized at the state level. Some states have legalized marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes, while others have only legalized it for medical use. Here’s what new marijuana laws might mean for your business.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A multi-state chain incorrectly claims a tip credit, which is legal in other states, in California. A restaurant engages in tip pooling (which is legal) but pays out pooled tips to invalid employees (management, cooks, dishwashers, cashiers).

Restaurant Law 221

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Trion Group. Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A multi-state chain incorrectly claims a tip credit, which is legal in other states, in California. A restaurant engages in tip pooling (which is legal) but pays out pooled tips to invalid employees (management, cooks, dishwashers, cashiers).

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2024

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Delta 8 THC in Cuisine Granted, the use of Delta 8 THC in cooking is subject to a complex legal landscape, varying significantly across different regions. As the culinary world continues to explore this novel ingredient, the emphasis remains on creativity, safety, and legality.

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether a "service charge," "living wage fee" or "happy kitchen fee," how surcharges appear on guest checks—and how they are disclosed—can be key in protecting a restaurant from costly litigation.

Operations 97

Operations 97

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

Legal expenses : Data breaches could cost you approximately $160,000, according to one study. With cyber liability insurance, the costs of hiring attorneys and other legal expenses can be covered. Consider the potential financial losses from a cyber attack, including lost revenue, legal expenses, and data breach response costs.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 16, 2024

In this post, we’ll delve into the nuances of automated gratuities and tips, so you can navigate this terrain while staying compliant with legal regulations. The legal aspects of automatic gratuity Sometimes known as a forced gratuity, the automatic gratuity practice is nevertheless completely legal. What is automatic gratuity?

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Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Front of House Customer Service 52

7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. The information contained in this content is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 17, 2023

The two-story restaurant on Chicago’s riverfront will be the chain’s first outside the East Coast in its 73-year history.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

If the pandemic has affected your business to the point that you are thinking about or even currently operating a ghost kitchen, it’s essential to know the legal aspects of this business model. The legal hurdles common to restaurant business owners are magnified when viewed through the lens of operating a ghost kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The links provided are a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute legal advice or an endorsement or approval by Society Insurance of any of the statements, or opinions, or content of the organization. This article is not intended to give legal opinions or provide any kind of legal counsel.

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Thrive POS

MAY 13, 2021

Brian Schaaf knows a lot about restaurant delivery driver reimbursements. He became an expert the hard way - suffering through a grueling Department of Labor audit of 2 years worth of delivery payments to drivers for his multi-unit restaurant franchise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

This is because food and beverage contamination can lead to significant health risks for consumers and the potential for costly legal battles down the road. This can lead to very costly consequences in the form of lofty fines or even legal actions that can have long lasting reputational impacts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

However, spending the time to create a handbook will help create the desired culture, as well as save time and money (helping to avoid employee turnover as 36 percent of employees say they quit because they wish they had better training, legal action, safety concerns). This information does not constitute legal or professional advice.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2023

Restaurants Must Stream Music Legally Many successful restaurants leverage music to connect with their customers. Restaurants can easily stream licensed music while supporting artists through legal B2B music streaming platforms. But some don’t realize they need proper clearance to do so.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2023

Even if your bar is not liable in these complicated situations, your legal defense costs can add up quickly. This information does not constitute legal or professional advice. For a legal opinion, please seek legal counsel from a qualified attorney.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

While Texas does not have a mandatory legal requirement for private employers to provide sexual harassment training in the workplace, it is highly recommended. Additionally, it’s the employer’s legal obligation to protect their employees from sexual harassment as stated by the EEOC.

Insurance 178

Insurance Restaurant Law Definition Document 178

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a restaurant owner, it’s important to be aware of these laws, so you can protect your business from legal trouble. Make sure you apply policies consistently and tread carefully (with legal counsel, when necessary) if the person you plan to fire is part of a protected class.

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