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Avoiding the Four Biggest Traps of Restaurant Payroll

Modern Restaurant Management

While these cases may be on the more extreme side, restaurant owners have to be careful not to fall into any traps when it comes to payroll, as even accidental violations could still yield big penalties. Even if these were unintentional, this individual would still be subject to fines and a loss of trust with staff.

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Sound Decisions about Music in Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Music done well in restaurants makes all the difference in how long guests will stay, whether they have a good experience and most importantly, how much money they will spend. Music and dining are all about expectations. Many owners of restaurants don’t understand that music done well means more sales.

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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

Modern Restaurant Management

Each restaurant is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all insurance solution. You don’t want to wait until something inevitably goes awry, raising the need to file a claim to realize your agent isn’t fully prepared to deal with the unique challenges of the restaurant industry.

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What Restaurant Operators Need to Know About Music Licensing

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Music can play a role to enhance the dining experience, setting the mood and complementing the menu and design. It's important for operators to ensure they are abiding by the law and compensating the creators and rights holders. What should restaurant operators know about music licensing?

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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September/October 2020 and Elections Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Under California law, app-based gig workers would have been considered employees. Election Results. Legislation.

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How Gift Cards Can Help Restaurants Cope with Inflation

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Restaurants are grappling with labor shortages, supply chain disruptions and inflation. According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurants are experiencing the most severe labor shortage in history, actually 70 percent higher than most industries. consumers are dining out less often. As a result, 80% of U.S.