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Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

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During onboarding, communicate expectations clearly, such as the number of shifts per week, roles and responsibilities, dress code, and your policy on shift changes or calling out. Documenting all expectations is also recommended. At the same time, create opportunities for feedback.

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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

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Tip #5: Document Everything Maintaining comprehensive documentation can protect your business from potential disputes. Work assignments : Document the tasks and how they align with the worker’s status as an independent contractor or employee.

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Handling Unemployment Claims with Confidence

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Because here’s the truth: Even when we’re right, if our documentation is weak or our response is unclear, we’re going to lose unemployment claims. A verbal warning doesn’t exist unless it’s documented. Quick Tip: Keep a “Termination Snapshot” document on file for every involuntary separation.

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

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It’s important for food companies across the supply chain – from the farms that grow the food to the restaurants that serve it – to have good communication strategies that will keep the public safe and manage brand reputation both during and after an incident. Before a recall, have a crisis communication plan in place.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Staff Tips in Restaurants

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Communicate Clearly and Transparently To manage expectations and minimize disputes: Explain the Policy : Outline how tips are collected, distributed, and why the policy exists. Documentation : Keep detailed records of tip distribution to address concerns with transparency. Mediation : Use a neutral party (e.g.,

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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. Bonus Tip : Create a simple FAQ document to address common employee questions about coverage options. Bonus Tip : Survey your team about preferred shifts to reduce scheduling conflicts.

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

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Even small restaurant operations should maintain a centralized inventory of all third-party relationships with documentation of security assessments, contracts, and compliance certifications. This documentation is crucial for both regulatory compliance and insurance claims.

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