Winco Settles with San Jamar on Anti-Slip Cutting Boards
San Jamar has long been recognized as an industry leader in providing premium, innovative solutions for the foodservice industry that are smarter, safer, and more sanitary.
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Justice Department Drops Defense of Obama-Era Overtime Rule
Five days after a Texas federal judge struck down the Obama-era overtime rule, the Justice Department announced
The Obama-Era Overtime Rule is Finished
The Obama-era overtime rule was struck down by a Texas federal judge Thursday, putting an end to a controversial and often-hotly contested rule that would have dramatically changed the way restaura
NYC Hits the Brakes on Menu-Labeling Enforcement
New York City is doing something it isn’t exactly known for: Slowing down. The Big Apple reached an agreement with the U.S.
Domestic Shrimp Industry Scores Victory in Congressional Import Monitoring Program
On Thursday, Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL) added language to the FY2018 C
Suit Filed to Block New York From Overriding FDA Calorie Labeling on Menus
Today, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS), and the Restaurant Law Center (RLC) filed suit in t
Top Employment Law Myths Every Restaurant Owner Needs to Know
Owning and operating a successful restaurant requires compliance with a myriad of employment laws. Failing to comply with these laws can result in an expensive lesson.
Will Trump Executive Order Boost Restaurant Jobs?
A new executive order from the Trump administration—issued Thursday and intended to scale back regulations and increase grant amounts for apprenticeship programs—could lead to an expanded restauran
How to Prevent Accidents and the Lawsuits that Follow
Whether from spilled soda at the drink station, grease spots near the kitchen, or peanut shells carelessly tossed on the floor by the last customer, busy restaurants are at risk for a seemingly unl
3 Ways to Avoid a Tip Pooling Lawsuit
The notion of servers, bartenders, cleaning staff, counter people, and others sharing tips is nothing new.
