Legal

Should Restaurants Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees?

It's time to decide whether the COVID-19 vaccine be voluntary, mandatory, or some hybrid of both for restaurant employers.

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Did Congress Develop a Vaccine for Restaurants in the Bankruptcy Code?

I don’t have to tell you that 2020 has been a difficult year. You’ve not only read about it ad nauseum as the headlines are filled with national restaurant chains seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy rel ...

With Last-Minute Trump Rule, Restaurants Could Pay Less to Tipped Workers

The tipped-wage debate has been nothing if not contentious over the years. And it’s on the verge of adding another controversial layer.

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President Trump Puts Restaurant Relief on Hold

President Donald Trump ended stimulus negotiations with Democrats Tuesday, effectively killing the restaurant industry’s chance at direct funds before the election.

New $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Promises $120 Billion for Restaurants

A second major coronavirus stimulus act has been stuck in neutral.

Understanding Recent Changes to the DOL Joint Employer Test

The guidelines, issued by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to assist employers including restaurants owned jointly with or managed by other companies, recently have been thrown into ques ...

There’s a Serious Problem Brewing with the Second Stimulus Act

While a potential second stimulus package remains in flux, there is concern brewing for restaurants. One of the main levers for operators is another round of the Paycheck Protection Program. ...

HEALS Act Would Cut Unemployment Benefits and Tweak Paycheck Protection Program

On Monday, GOP leadership in the Senate introduced a $1 trillion stimulus package—labeled the HEALS Act—that would deliver more checks to citizens, several tweaks to the Paycheck Protection Program ...