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Restaurant Labor Laws Cheat Sheet: New York State

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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. With labor laws on age, wage, overtime, and time off–many of which vary between New York State and New York City–it’s easy to overlook a law or two.

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[Updated for 2023] The State-by-State Guide To Tip Pooling Laws

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It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. There have been several ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages and improve retention. Tip Pooling Laws.

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If HR and Payroll Services Aren’t Your Passion, Read This

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Focus on what you do best and let us help you with the administrative headaches of managing HR and Payroll. . We have written a lot of blog posts about the unique issues restaurants face when it comes to staffing and payroll. What we know for sure is that no industry struggles more with human resources-related issues than restaurants.

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A McDonald’s Employee Reported Unsanitary Conditions. Her Coworkers Retaliated With Harassment.

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Nakeyla Hills told regional managers about black mold in the ice machines and the unsafe behavior of her colleagues. Nakeyla Hills was hired by a McDonald’s in Farmingdale at the start of 2018 as a clerk, which meant she had a number of roles — running the cash register, taking orders, cooking food, and working the drive-thru.

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When Robots Replace Restaurant Workers, We All Lose

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In 2021, I worked in a restaurant that promoted itself as the future of dining. Like much of the world, new and ever-changing technology is a fact of life for restaurant workers. As restaurant owners search for solutions, many are turning to automation and other technology designed to replace humans as a silver bullet.

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Restaurant Labor Laws Cheat Sheet: Oregon State

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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. With more than 10,000 restaurants operating within its borders that total $10 billion in sales, the state of Oregon (and its restaurant industry) is thriving.

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NTN Buzztime Board of Directors Urges Stockholders to Vote FOR Proposed Merger and Asset Sale and ALL Related Proposals

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The NTN board of directors reiterates the following: The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant and bar industry was abrupt and substantial, and NTN’s business, cash flows from operations and liquidity has suffered, and continues to suffer, materially as a result.