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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

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Independent Contractors Independent contractors operate their own businesses, control how and when they perform their tasks, and handle their own taxes. Increased scrutiny and audits : Misclassification issues can trigger audits and increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies. Facing an audit or investigation.

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Are You Prepared for an ICE Raid? What Every Restaurant Needs to Know

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A lack of preparation can lead to hefty fines, operational disruptions, and even criminal charges. military veteran whose documentation was questioned. Lesson : Even documented employees can be affected by ICE enforcement. Having a clear action plan can help reduce panic and ensure operations continue smoothly.

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Handling Unemployment Claims with Confidence

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Tips for restaurant HR leaders and operators to respond more effectively—without wasting time or losing money Years ago, when I was leading HR at Potbelly, I got hit with an unemployment claim from a former team member who had clearly quit. A verbal warning doesn’t exist unless it’s documented. Let’s fix that.

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A Combination of Traditional, Remote Audits and Self-Auditing Will Trend into the Future

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Restaurants have traditionally relied on annual, biannual, or quarterly audits, where an inspector visits the facility and conducts an in-person assessment of health and safety protocols. Here’s some key information to know about remote audits: Remote Audits are Thorough and Comprehensive.

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

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A new year is creeping up on us again, bringing fresh opportunities—and challenges—for restaurant operators. Bonus Tip : Create a simple FAQ document to address common employee questions about coverage options. Optimize Payroll Payroll represents your employees’ livelihood and deserves a closer look for accuracy.

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

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Yet many restaurant operators remain underprepared when it comes to integrating legal and insurance considerations into their cybersecurity response plans. Because a cyber incident requires coordinated action, being prepared also means de-siloing operations among IT, operations, legal, and finance departments.

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How to Conduct a Successful Restaurant Audit

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An audit can also be a powerful tool that can help you improve the financial health and profitabilit y of your restaurant. How to Conduct a Successful Restaurant Audit First, take stock of the following areas of your restaurant business: Cleaning and Sanitation It’s difficult to overstate the importance of sanitation for restaurants.

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