California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour. Franchisees are responding by cutting hours
“Jot Condie, president and CEO of the California Restaurant Association, which opposed the minimum wage bill, said businesses are simultaneously feeling the squeeze from rising rents and food costs.” “When labor costs jump more than 25% overnight, any restaurant business with already-thin margins will be forced to reduce expenses elsewhere,” Condie said. “They don’t have a lot of options beyond increasing prices, reducing hours of operation, or scaling back the size of their workforce.”
“I am hopeful that changes like the statute of limitations on claims and the ensuring that a filing plaintiff suffered the violations will bring much more certainty into a system that has historically been difficult for small businesses.”
“The new PAGA law also will give these small businesses the opportunity to come into compliance with potential PAGA deficiencies in an appropriate timeframe all while ensuring employees still are protected. Employees will continue to have the legal means to sue their employers for committing any labor violations against them.”
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As the weather warms, foot traffic picks up making storefronts more vulnerable to theft—including point-of-sale terminals. CRA Marketplace partner U.S. Bank | Elavon reviews some tips to help minimize the risk of theft.
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Ever wonder what our Foundation does? We put together a quick guide with clear language, stats, stories, and ways to get involved. Our nonprofit programs are all about investing in and uplifting the people at the heart of foodservice.
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LA Restaurants Leadership Roundtable: Path for Full-Service Restaurant Growth in California. Focus on Viability and Profitability. Discussion led by Amanda Ho, Co-Owner & CEO, Great Maple AUG 19 ● 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Marmalade Cafe – El Segundo 2014 Park Pl # C4, El Segundo, CA 90245
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