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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

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Increased scrutiny and audits : Misclassification issues can trigger audits and increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies. Communication : Record key communications that demonstrate the worker’s level of control and independence. Facing an audit or investigation. Also see Instructions to Form 8952.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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Communicating Changes : Share changes in team meetings or one-on-ones to make sure everyone understands and has easy access to the updated version. Auditing Classifications : Double-check exempt versus nonexempt statuses for all employees to avoid costly fines and incorrect paychecks and tax withholdings.

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No Tax on Tips? What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Now

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If passed, it will require thoughtful implementation, clear communication, and some system updates to ensure compliance. Audits around tipped income are already common and this kind of policy change will only make them more so. If you’re not confident in your current setup, do a quick audit now. Are they in sync?

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Stay Ahead of the Danger: Proactive Food Safety Strategies for Restaurant Managers

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Regularly audit your suppliers’ practices and request documentation to confirm that they’re still in compliance. This should outline steps for documenting complaints, investigating potential sources, and communicating the outbreak to health authorities. Communicate this with the health department ASAP.

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Automation Will Improve Your Restaurant’s Recall Management

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It’s also critical to get complete, accurate information from your suppliers, share accurate information across your organization, communicate about the incident to consumers and other key stakeholders, and remove all contaminated products from your restaurant and supply chain. Communication.

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Handling Unemployment Claims with Confidence

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And that means responding poorly to just a few claims each year can cost thousands in money, time, stress, and avoidable audits. Train your managers —especially on documentation and communication. That means unemployment claims will keep landing in your inbox. Be specific —name dates, policies, and actions.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

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All external communications should be reviewed by legal counsel who understand both the regulatory requirements and liability implications. An integrated response plan should include a designated response team that includes IT staff, management, legal counsel and an insurance representative.

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