Labor and Policy: Page 14
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Restaurant Revitalization FundSBA to disburse $83M in last of unallocated RRF funds
The Small Business Administration's earlier projection of $180 million of unspent funds was inaccurate, according to a report.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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Papa Johns taps chief people and diversity officer
Elias Reyna, who served under former Chief People Officer Marvin Boakye, is returning to the pizza chain after a brief stint with ABM Industries.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Starbucks unionization effortsLabor federation asks SEC to examine Starbucks’ gift card breakage rate
Starbucks counts a certain percentage of unused gift card dollars as revenue, but the Strategic Organizing Center is seeking to force the company to disclose more about its calculations of “breakage” revenue.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Krispy Kreme agrees to $1.1M settlement in DOL wage violation probe
The doughnut chain admitted no wrongdoing after an investigation alleged widespread and systematic underpayment of workers for overtime.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Starbucks unionization effortsOver 110 unionized Starbucks stores strike on Red Cup day
In the union’s largest one-day strike to date, thousands of workers walked out on Thursday, coinciding with the company’s yearly reusable holiday cup debut.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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NYC proposes $23.82 hourly delivery worker wage by 2025
A proposed app-based delivery worker wage would initially rise to $17.87 in January from a reported hourly average of $7.09, excluding tips.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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DoorDash enhances driver safety
A year after introducing its SafeDash program, DoorDash has added five additional functions, including real-time safety alerts and check-ins.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Study: 63% of small restaurants wanted Republicans to control Congress
Most small businesses are concerned with rising interest rates and feel the GOP would've been better equipped to manage macroeconomic challenges.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Starbucks unionization efforts5 store-level changes driving the Starbucks union
The union’s proposals often focus on specific changes to systems workers interact with all day, every day, including equipment and mobile ordering.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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DC voters eliminate tipped minimum wage
The passage of Initiative 82 will phase out the District's tip credit beginning next year, with wages increasing from $5.35 to $16.10 by 2027.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // Starbucks unionization effortsUnion proposals at odds with Starbucks’ contract goals
The union’s demand for a seat at the decision table would restrict Starbucks' power, experts say, so the company may use its deep pockets to drag out the bargaining process and protect its interests.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // Starbucks unionization effortsThe Starbucks union’s contract fight is a race against time
Organizers face slowing new election rates, accusations of bad-faith bargaining and an impending loss of decertification protection.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Restaurant Revitalization FundLawmakers ask SBA for disbursement plan for $180M RRF leftovers
Members of Congress say it’s “inexcusable” the Small Business Administration hasn’t distributed unallocated Restaurant Revitalization Fund money.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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How bad is restaurant inflation? Here’s what the data shows.
As rising wages and operating costs push chains to increase menu prices, consumers are trading down and seeking more value-focused dining options.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Starbucks unionization effortsStarbucks inside NYC Amazon Go files for union election
Recent election filings indicate the campaign is regaining organizing momentum, which slowed this summer, union sources told Restaurant Dive.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Report: NYC restaurants with outdoor dining recovered sales faster
Areas participating in New York City’s Open Streets program saw 19% higher taxable sales than pre-pandemic levels from March 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2021.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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Applebee’s hires Papa Johns, BJ’s vet as culinary lead
Chef Scott Rodriguez has over two decades of casual dining experience, and helped chains create new offerings through research and development.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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Conservative nonprofit urges EEOC to investigate Starbucks diversity programs
The America First Legal Foundation, led by a former advisor to President Donald Trump, claims the chain’s minority mentorship programs violate federal law.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 19, 2022 -
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Starbucks unionization efforts8 union workers sue Starbucks, manager over false kidnapping claim
The lawsuit follows a police investigation that revealed a manager’s allegations of kidnapping and assault by Starbucks workers, which led to the suspension of 11 employees, were false.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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Seattle, Uber Eats reach $3.3M settlement in gig worker pay case
In the largest settlement under the city’s COVID-19 Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinance, the aggregator will pay thousands of workers for alleged violations.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 17, 2022 -
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DOL proposes ‘totality-of-the-circumstances’ test for independent contractors
Uber’s shares sunk sharply on the news of the proposed rule change, which would make it harder for firms to classify workers as independent contractors.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Uber adds debit card, instant deposit for drivers
The Uber Pro debit card will provide drivers up to 10% cashback on gas, 12% on EV charging and instant pay after completion of a ride or delivery.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 7, 2022 -
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Automated phone tech may ease restaurant labor, boost consistency
Robotic answering services promise increased reliability and ticket sizes, but customer adoption remains low.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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Opinion
Why ‘tipping fatigue’ isn’t impacting restaurant servers the way you’d think it is
Diner tips were 9.9% higher in Q2 2022 compared to the year-ago period, and digital payments hold opportunity for robust gratuity, says Kelly Esten, SVP & GM of enterprise at Toast.
By Kelly Esten • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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Report: 51% of CA restaurant owners concerned FAST Recovery Act will drive up food costs
Forty percent of these operators are afraid of losing employees to a QSR that could pay workers more, according to Homebase’s Owners Pulse Survey.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 4, 2022
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