Labor and Policy: Page 25
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Delivery companies settle allegations of discrimination in Arizona
The state's attorney general's office claimed promotions offered by DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates to waive delivery fees for Black-owned merchants in 2020 discriminated against non-Black-owned restaurants and their patrons.
By Julie Littman • June 4, 2021 -
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Restaurant advocacy groups want to overturn NYC laws restricting fast food firings
The Restaurant Law Center and the New York State Restaurant Association claim that barring fast food chains from firing staff or cutting hours by more than 15% violates an employer's state and federal constitutional rights.
By Alicia Kelso • June 3, 2021 -
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Chicago and other cities support outdoor dining expansions even as pandemic wanes
Expanded outdoor dining has been "a critical lifeline" for restaurants. As some cities aim to extend the changes or make them permanent, Chicago is awarding $2.3 million in grants for those and other community outdoor spaces.
By Jason Plautz • June 2, 2021 -
PPP closed 3 days ahead of schedule
The Small Business Administration has one month to process loan applications that were already submitted before the May 29 cutoff. It is also handling thousands of pending forgiveness requests.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 2, 2021 -
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Report: Most diners still want restaurant workers to mask up
Sixty-five percent of consumers say safety gear worn by restaurant workers is "absolutely required" for them to feel comfortable eating out, Datassential finds.
By Alicia Kelso • June 1, 2021 -
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NRA urges states to offer grants as Restaurant Revitalization Fund runs dry
The National Restaurant Association called on mayors, governors and state legislators to also protect operators from tax burdens, permanently expand outdoor dining and continue to allow to-go alcohol sales.
By Alicia Kelso • May 27, 2021 -
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Restaurant Revitalization FundSBA will close Restaurant Revitalization Fund on Monday — just 3 weeks after opening
More than $220 million of the $500 million set aside for businesses with less than $50,000 in pre-pandemic revenue is still available, according to the Small Business Administration.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 20, 2021 -
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OSHA to review safety guidance, directs employers to follow CDC mask update
Employers can still voluntarily opt to require social distancing and masks for their workers, attorneys say, but Starbucks and Chipotle have already waived face covering requirements for vaccinated guests.
By Kathryn Moody • May 18, 2021 -
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law requiring delivery companies to disclose fees
California's legislation requires third-party aggregators to provide an itemized cost breakdown of each transaction to both diners and eateries.
By Alicia Kelso • Updated Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Jury orders Burger King franchisee to pay $2M to worker with trachea tube
The former cashier sued the restaurant for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida law after she was fired for her disability.
By Lisa Burden • May 13, 2021 -
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Restaurant Revitalization FundRestaurant Revitalization Fund cannot fulfill $36B in applications
The U.S. Small Business Administration has received over 266,000 RRF applications representing $65 billion in requested funds, or more than double RRF's current cap, less than two weeks after the program opened.
By Alicia Kelso • May 13, 2021 -
McDonald's workers will strike for higher wages next week
Employees in 15 markets will demand that the mega chain raise its wages to at least $15 an hour, while McDonald's argues it is "the responsibility of federal and local governments to set minimum wage."
By Alicia Kelso • May 10, 2021 -
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PPP runs out of funds for most lenders
The funding cutoff comes nearly four weeks before PPP was slated to end. Lawmakers in late March extended the program's application deadline to May 31 and gave the SBA until June 30 to close pending PPP applications.
By Dan Ennis • May 7, 2021 -
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Report: 76% of restaurant workers plan to leave jobs over low wages, tips
If these workers had a full, stable living wage, 78% said they would stay in their positions, according to a One Fair Wage report.
By Julie Littman • May 6, 2021 -
Restaurant Revitalization FundRestaurant Revitalization Fund brings 186K applicants in first 2 days, Biden says
Roughly 61,700 applications came from businesses with annual revenues of $500,000 or less, "representing some of the smallest restaurants and bars in America," according to the White House.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 6, 2021 -
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Opinion // Restaurant Revitalization FundRestaurant Revitalization Fund promises relief, but may require fast action
Owners should take every step possible to prepare for the launch of the RRF application portal and to submit applications as soon as they are eligible, attorneys at Jones Walker LLP write.
By Emily M. Gauthier, Curtis R. Hearn, John W. Zimmer • April 30, 2021 -
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Businesses can only expect limited boost from stimulus checks: Fed study
Households have channeled federal stimulus checks primarily towards savings or reducing debt, giving businesses just a limited lift from consumer spending, according to the New York Federal Reserve.
By Jim Tyson • April 28, 2021 -
Teamsters funds sue McDonald's board over handling of Easterbrook exit
The suit accuses leadership of choosing to pay former CEO Steve Easterbrook after his sexual misconduct to resolve the conflict quickly rather than "face the consequences for the leniency they long exhibited."
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 22, 2021 -
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Biden urges PTO for vaccination, offers SMBs tax credit
Organizations with fewer than 500 employees will be eligible for the credit, which will offset the cost of PTO for each employee if offered from April 1 to Sept. 30.
By Katie Clarey , Emma Liem Beckett • April 22, 2021 -
Judge dismisses OFW lawsuit against Olive Garden parent over tipping policy
Because One Fair Wage isn't an employee of Darden, it doesn't have standing to challenge its employment practices, a U.S. District Court judge ruled.
By Julie Littman • Updated Sept. 16, 2021 -
$28.6B restaurant relief fund has a cash shortage problem
Applications for the program open on May 3, but the National Restaurant Association believes money could run out in just a few weeks.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated April 27, 2021 -
OpenTable launches restaurant restriction heat map for diners
The reservation platform will also roll out a hub for operators on Thursday called At Your Service, which includes flow controls to limit the number of covers or parties that can book a reservation.
By Alicia Kelso • April 6, 2021 -
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Consumer advocacy groups urge FDA to require menu labeling on delivery apps
The FDA said that these companies likely do not meet the definition of covered establishments under the current requirements.
By Alicia Kelso • April 5, 2021 -
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Starbucks will use analytics to track promotion decisions in diversity push
Other initiatives, including the hire of an independent labor economist, come after Starbucks resolved EEOC allegations of discriminatory practices against the chain.
By Julie Littman • April 5, 2021 -
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Report: 10% of all restaurants have closed during pandemic
Chain restaurants with less than 501 locations have closed at a higher rate than independent restaurants, with the largest permanent closure rate — 16.2% — among chains with 51 to 100 units.
By Alicia Kelso • March 31, 2021
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