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May/June 2020 Legal Update

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States Pass Business Immunity Laws : Five states (Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming) have passed laws that grant businesses immunity from civil liability for claims relating to COVID-19. The bills took effect immediately and are retroactive to March 11, 2020. Litigation.

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Federal Judge Rescinds 2023 Joint Employer Rule

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The United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas handed down a summary judgement decision, vacating the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 Joint Employer Rule. Chamber of Commerce, to sue the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) over its new Joint Employer Standard. Circuit Court.

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November/December 2020 Legal Update

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Ninth Circuit Dismisses Popcorn Class Action : On December 4, 2020, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a class action lawsuit regarding partially hydrogenated oils in Pop Secret popcorn, finding a lack of Article III standing. Legislation.

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January/February 2020 Legal Update

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California Supreme Court Defines Hours Worked : On February 13, 2020, the California Supreme Court interpreted what “hours worked” means under California law in an employment case involving Apple that may have repercussions in the restaurant industry. The law went into effect on January 1, 2020.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? Lesson #1: Multiple factors are leading to businesses increasingly communicating via messaging – with both customers and employees.

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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

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Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. What 3,700 Restaurant Employees are Looking For To Stay Engaged. Where we have seen significant changes are both in the total number of labor hours per day, and labor costs in relation to sales. Data Methodology.

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July/August 2020 Legal Update

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DC Circuit Upholds NLRB Actions Against Tyson Subsidiary : On July 24, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia agreed with the National Labor Relations Board that AdvancePierre Foods, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyson Foods, committed unfair labor practices regarding the unionization of employees.

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