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$4.35M settlement reached in rape of teenage McDonald’s worker

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 05, 2024

Franchisee Rice Enterprises, which declared bankruptcy last year, had employed a registered sex offender as a manager.

Jose Andres accepts the unionization of another D.C. restaurant

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 02, 2024

The famed chef voluntarily recognized a Unite Here chapter as the collective bargaining representative for employees of The Bazaar. He now has four unionized restaurants.

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The staff of another Jose Andres restaurant aims to unionize

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 01, 2024

Employees of The Bazaar in Washington, D.C., have drafted a petition and asked for voluntary recognition of union representation. The famed chef has yet to respond.

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New York tries a program for turning asylum seekers into restaurant cooks

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 31, 2024

A pilot program undertaken with the instructional institution C-CAP aims to steer the immigrants into foodservice jobs, starting with positions in New York City.

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NYC operators sound off on ending the tip credit: 'Fugetaboutit!'

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2024

More than half the surveyed restaurateurs and club owners say they'd consider shutting down at least one of their operations. Nearly 9 of 10 contend it'd be a disaster.

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Chipotle boosts benefits for its Gen Z workforce

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain announced a series of financial and mental wellness benefits as it ramps up hiring for what it calls "burrito season."

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Despite more 'salting,' labor unions are getting pushback in their drive to organize restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2024

Working Lunch: Some unionized workers aren't happy about a portion of their paycheck going to labor groups, and they're deciding to do something about it.

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