NLRB Goes Back on 'Joint Employer' Ruling
The National Labor Board unanimously vacated its December Hy-Brand joint employer ruling Monday (February 26), meaning restaurant operators around the nation will once again be subject to the 2015 ...
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NLRB Overturns Obama-Era Joint-Employer Decision
The so-called “joint-employer” ruling was overturned by a U.S. labor board Thursday.
A Restaurant's Guide to Handling Sexual Harassment Claims
Handling sexual harassment claims can be overwhelming and terrifying for every business—from small restaurants to HR professional’s at large food and alcohol industry corporations, but it shouldn’t ...
McCormick & Schmick’s Sued for Sexual Harassment
Five female workers filed a sexual harassment lawsuit Tuesday against upscale seafood chain McCormick & Schmick’s, alleging constant groping and verbal abuse from male supervisors and co-worker ...
Petition Asks Target to Drop Mario Batali's Cookware Line
After four women accused celebrity chef Mario Batali of touching them inappropriately, a Care2 petition is calling on Target to drop his cookware line.
Buffalo Wild Wings Sale to Arby’s Under Investigation
On November 28, Buffalo Wild Wings announced that Arby’s Restaurant Group (ARG) entered int
Tip Credits: Is the DOL’s 20 Percent Guidelines a Bridge Too Far?
When does a server stop being a server? According to the Department of Labor’s enforcement handbook, when servers spend more than 20 percent of their time on non-tip generating activities. ...
Mario Batali Leaves Company Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Chef Mario Batali is taking a leave of absence from his company and TV show following accusations of habitual sexual harassment, which surfaced in an
Shareholders Look to Stop Ruby Tuesday Deal
Claiming that the deal “significantly undervalues” Ruby Tuesday, a proposed class of Ruby Tuesday Inc.
