7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2023

So, you've decided to implement a digital tip payout solution in your business—congratulations! Restaurants without team management tools may miss out on top talent, like those who value tech: Gen Z. Although it takes time upfront, this step is critical for long-term success. Now it's time to get your team on board!

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Texas tip laws are less complex than most other large states, but no less important to get right: Just ask one Texas barbecue restaurant, which the Department of Labor fined $867,000 , after they improperly withheld tips from employees and paid them out to managers instead. per hour, creating a tipped minimum wage of just $2.13

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. Section 351 gives the most information on gratuities or tips, stating that tips belong to employees, not employers (“declared to be the sole property of the employee or employees to whom it was paid, given, or left for”). Lisa Guerin, J.D.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Table of Contents Texas labor laws: An overview Minimum wage and overtime pay in Texas Tipping laws in Texas Breaks and meal periods More resources for Texas restaurateurs Texas labor laws: An overview Texas’s employment laws are a little more business-friendly than other states. per hour for non-tipped work.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Texas tip laws are less complex than most other large states, but no less important to get right: Just ask one Texas barbecue restaurant, which the Department of Labor fined $867,000 , after they improperly withheld tips from employees and paid them out to managers instead. per hour, creating a tipped minimum wage of just $2.13

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. The tipped minimum wage in Colorado is $10.63 So employers can claim a tip credit of $3.02 Who is considered a tipped worker?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. At the end of the day, the goal is to make sure their employees are happy, paid fairly, and following the laws when it comes to tips. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods. Tipping Out vs. Tip Pooling.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. Section 351 gives the most information on gratuities or tips, stating that tips belong to employees, not employers (“declared to be the sole property of the employee or employees to whom it was paid, given, or left for”). Lisa Guerin, J.D.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. The tipped minimum wage in Colorado is $10.63 So employers can claim a tip credit of $3.02 Who is considered a tipped worker?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It takes effort, planning, and following scheduling best practices. Reflective of team availability Don’t just schedule people blindly — take availability into account. Take the time to learn every employee’s preferences and non-negotiables, and then build a schedule that respects them as much as possible.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. One of those ways is tip pooling, where all tips are collected into one “pool” and re-distributed back to employees. But when you get it right, tip pooling ensures fair compensation for everyone involved. Tip Pooling Laws.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant. Table of Contents What is a “tip” in New Jersey? Tips are voluntary, while service charges aren’t.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

These New York-specific laws include mandatory service charges, tip credits, tip pooling, and the minimum wage. The basics of tip laws in New York New York agrees with federal law on the definition of a tip. Any money a customer leaves voluntarily above the ticket price (including tax) is a tip or gratuity.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

These New York-specific laws include mandatory service charges, tip credits, tip pooling, and the minimum wage. Table of Contents The basics of tip laws in New York What is minimum wage for tipped employees in New York? Any money a customer leaves voluntarily above the ticket price (including tax) is a tip or gratuity.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

7shifts set out to solve this industry challenge by building a true all-in-one app that serves the entire restaurant employee lifecycle from hiring, training, and scheduling to paying and retaining. Take it from Jason Elmassian , GM of Hugo's Studio City : "I just get a message, ‘Hey, I'm swapping shifts'. That's the end of it for me.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant. Table of Contents What is a “tip” in New Jersey? Tips are voluntary, while service charges aren’t.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We also wanted to see if the inflation concerns many are expressing are showing in restaurants as large flows of government stimulus are distributed. Are restaurant patrons adjusting their tips to help offset these higher prices? For this question, we also used 2019 vs 2021 tip data. in 2019 and $18.26

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. For restaurants, payroll includes hour wages as well as tips, which must be taken into account. After tips, Max makes the state minimum wage of $10/hour. What can 7shifts do for you?

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants are changing up compensation more fair across the board. A tip pool eliminates some of the downsides of tipping like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Taking proactive measures and having plans in place will allow your business to react quickly to help minimize the impact of an emergency. Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It takes effort, planning, and following scheduling best practices. Reflective of team availability Don’t just schedule people blindly — take availability into account. Take the time to learn every employee’s preferences and non-negotiables, and then build a schedule that respects them as much as possible.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. Doing payroll," or “running payroll,” encompasses the following: Calculating how much money (including tips) your business owes employees and contractors during a specific pay period.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Despite those impending difficulties faced, there are steps that restaurants can take to ensure they are positioned in the best possible way heading into 2024 by following these simple, yet effective, tips. This means it is key to provide all open locations are distributed with the right supplies to run day-to-day operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more. – received the majority of customer tips. In order to more evenly distribute this income, some restaurants in 2023 are moving toward a system that spreads the wealth around for BOH staff (cooks, maintenance personnel, etc.).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Even before the pandemic, there was a growing trend for the food distribution system to move from global to local. Here are 10 tips for promoting sustainability in the food industry. This means embracing sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste management. Now, we see that drive accelerating.

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SpotOn

MAY 20, 2024

Yet, the practice of giving tips has become a much-maligned and misunderstood aspect of the restaurant experience. While tips are intended to incentivize exceptional service, some workers see tipping policies as a barrier to a living wage for all. Most restaurant guests know to tip in full-service restaurants.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Essentially, the eight hours from the additional day off are distributed among eight of the nine remaining workdays in a two-week working period. This approach is similar to the 4/10 work schedule, where employees work ten-hour shifts over four days, thereby evenly distributing the extra eight hours a week into the remaining four days.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 27, 2023

However, sometimes it’s easy to overlook the significance of preparation techniques for espresso – including distribution and tamping. Many coffee professionals agree that carrying out these techniques properly can help to elevate a good espresso to an excellent one. Why is the Weiss Distribution Technique so popular?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The software processes and tracks customer orders then distribute the rewards when a qualifying purchase is made. A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get. A good tip is to condense this information in an employee handbook. How to leverage restaurant loyalty programs?

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. Ghost kitchens emerged in the back half of the 2010s as delivery apps began to take hold of the dining market. The ghost kitchen can take many forms.

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Sling

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you’re wondering whether tip pooling can benefit your team and your restaurant, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, the restaurant-management experts at Sling give you the pros and cons of tip pooling so you can decide if it’s good for your business. What Is Tip Pooling? Tip Pooling Using The Points Method.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Further, this technology can help organizations apply different staffing standards to various day parts, taking advantage of a wider variety of skill levels to meet service demand needs. Offering a Competitive Edge Over Other Employers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Behind the scenes, managers spend countless hours dealing with tip distributions, creating weekly schedules in spreadsheets, and doing the dreaded payroll twice a month. With cloud-based tools that streamline your deskwork, you can get out of the office and run your restaurant from the floor.

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Sling

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Reported tips. when you distribute paychecks). Businesses using a weekly payroll payment and report schedule usually distribute checks on Friday for the last full week worked (Monday through Sunday), and then crunch the numbers for the record. Federal income taxes withheld. Medicare taxes. Social Security taxes. Overtime hours.

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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The new rule “removed the regulatory restrictions on an employer’s ability to require tip pooling when it does not take a tip credit and instead pays tipped employees the full minimum wage in direct wages,” allowing restaurants to implement tip pools that pay out to a wider group of non-tipped workers like cooks and dishwashers.

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