What Restaurants Should Know about Enforcing Vaccine Mandates
When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city would require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for those
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Christy Reuter Joins Blank Rome LLP as Partner in Real Estate Group
Blank Rome LLP announced that Christy Reuter has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Real Estate group.
Chef Mario Batali and B&B Hospitality Ordered to Pay $600K in Sexual Harassment Case
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich of Batali & Bastianich Hospitality agreed to pay $600,000 to at least 20 former employees for “fostering a hostile work environment” and permit ...
DoorDash, Grubhub File Lawsuit over San Francisco's Permanent Cap on Fees
DoorDash and Grubhub filed a lawsuit against San Francisco, arguing the city’s permanent cap on delivery fees is unconstitutional and harmful to restaurants.
Expanding To-Go Beverage Service Permanently: What to Know
After COVID-19 changed the world, stay at home orders and safety precautions decimated the restaurant industry.
Lawsuit: Delivery Companies Charging Illegal Fees in NYC
The owner of a Manhattan bakery alleges third-party delivery aggregators are violating New York City’s cap on delivery fees, according to a new lawsuit.
Tip Credits, Tip Pooling, and Tip Sharing Could Get More Complicated and Risky
In a pair of proposed rules published on March 25, 2021, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S.
What New Restaurant Tipping Regulations Could Mean for the Industry
Running background right now to a host of issues, from the increasingly difficult task to hire
Department of Labor Allows New Tip-Pooling Rules to Go Into Effect
The Department of Labor has decided to move forward with a rule that allows front-of-house workers who don’t work under a “tip credit” to share their tips with back-of-house workers. ...
House Passes $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill, Including Direct Restaurant Aid
The House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill early Saturday, meaning restaurants are one step closer toward $25 billion in relief.
