As the New Jersey legislature considers eliminating the tip credit—a move that would require all restaurant workers to be paid the full minimum wage regardless of tips—the hospitality and business communities are pushing...more
5/9/2025
/ Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Labor Reform ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Jersey ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Restaurant Industry ,
State and Local Government ,
Tip Credit ,
Tipped Employees
In today’s regulatory environment, hospitality businesses must be prepared for a wide range of scenarios—including an unannounced visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Whether it’s part of a routine audit...more
4/25/2025
/ Audits ,
Compliance ,
Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Form I-9 ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Workplace Safety
In a significant update to business practices in New Jersey, the Office of the Attorney General has mandated that businesses, especially within the hospitality sector, adopt gender-neutral dress codes for both patrons and...more
New York City is taking a significant step forward in enhancing its dining scene and urban landscape with the launch of its permanent outdoor dining program. This initiative, rooted in the city’s response to the COVID-19...more