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California Reaches a Fast Food Compromise, Increasing Minimum Wage for Workers

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Last year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the FAST Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (AB 257), which sought to increase the California minimum wage to $22 per hour, with annual increases thereafter, and...more

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Governor Orders Extra Cheddar For Fast Food Employees

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Seyfarth Synopsis: California has increased the minimum wage of fast food workers to $20, and authorized the creation of the Fast Food Council comprised of representatives from labor and management to set minimum standards...more

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More Minimum Wage Increases Hitting California Employers Soon

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Effective January 1, 2024, the general statewide minimum wage will increase by .50 cents, bringing the hourly rate from $15.50 to $16.00.   Please also keep in mind that many (around 35-40) cities and counties in...more

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New California Fast Food Worker Law Would Raise the Minimum Wage, Establish a “Fast Food Council,” and No Longer Fund the...

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For years, California has led the way in the fast food industry, with several prominent brands having their origins in the Golden State.  More recently, California has shown innovation in the ways that the employment of fast...more

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Hot Take(out): California Fast Food Franchises Could Face Increased Liability

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It’s been a busy spring at the California state capitol.  Among the few thousand bills being considered by California’s legislature this year, AB 1228 stands out.  The bill would essentially create joint liability for...more

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California Legislature Serves Up Bill Proposing Joint Employer Liability For Fast Food Franchisors

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With one day left to spare before the deadline to introduce new bills, on February 16, 2023, California Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-41) introduced Assembly Bill 1228, the “Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act.”  This...more

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Top 10 New California Employment Laws Signed into Effect by Governor Newsom

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As we previewed previously, a number of hot-button legislative proposals made it to Governor Newsom’s desk this year – many of which would change the landscape for California employers. For the first time since the COVID-19...more

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California Adopts the FAST Recovery Act: What Fast-Food Chains Need to Know

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The Act has the potential to significantly increase wages for restaurant employees and to impose work scheduling limitations on restaurant companies. Key Points: ..Restaurant companies that are part of a chain with...more

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California’s Fast-Food Industry Faces Devastating Consequences After Lawmakers Pass Union-Backed Bill

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California lawmakers just passed the first bill in the nation that aims to enact specific workplace rules and standards for fast-food employees – a move that could have devastating consequences for the industry. The Fast Food...more

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Unions Are Adding Some Heat in the Kitchen for Food & Beverage Employers

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Currently, Americans view labor unions more favorably than they have in decades, leading to an increase in union activity. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reported that for the first six months of fiscal year 2022...more

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The California Legislature Is Back in Town – Employers Should Monitor These 10 Bills

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The last two years have been an interesting respite for California employers. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the legislature – just like other businesses – which resulted in abbreviated legislative schedules, fewer bills...more

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Stepping In Where Unions Have Failed, NYC Council Imposes Just Cause Standard On Non-Union Employers

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As our readers may be aware, in March 2021, New York City passed an ordinance requiring fast food employers to have just cause to discharge their employees, where discharge includes termination, constructive discharge,...more

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New York City Council Imposes Stricter Discipline Requirements on Fast Food Employers

The New York City Council has passed two bills that limit employers’ ability to discharge employees in the quick-service restaurant industry. In an expansion of the Fair Workweek Law, the new legislation permits employers to...more

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The Coronavirus Lesson: Drive-Thrus are an “Essential Service” of Fast-Food Restaurants

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In an effort to enforce social distancing and slow the spread of the coronavirus, many cities and states across the nation have adopted emergency orders mandating that restaurants, including fast-food chains, shut down their...more

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One Small Win for McDonald's, and One Giant Victory for Small Business Owners

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On Thursday, December 12, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) ordered an administrative law judge to approve a settlement previously reached between McDonald’s, its franchisees, and workers. Although...more

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Philadelphia Enacts Fair Workweek Ordinance

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Q. Can you explain to me Philadelphia’s new Fair Workweek Ordinance? A. In late December 2018, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed an Ordinance that will require large fast-food chains, retailers, and hotels to provide...more

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Would You Like Fries And A Political Opinion With That? Regulating Employee Buttons, Pins, And Insignia In The Workplace

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Burgers and buttons are making headlines again. Employees at Burgerville—a fast-food restaurant chain in the Pacific Northwest—recently took to wearing buttons to work and were sent home for the day. These buttons were not...more

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Will Your Workers Go On Strike This Week? What You Need To Know

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Employee walkouts and protests are likely to occur on a large scale starting yesterday and lasting through Thursday, spurred on by the union-supported “Fight for $15” movement and in anticipation of the upcoming midterm...more

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NLRB Judge Rejects Proposed Settlement In McDonald’s Joint Employer Case

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On July 17, 2018, a National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) rejected a proposed settlement that would have concluded the closely-watched consolidated unfair labor practice case against...more

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As Predicted…. On July 1, Oregon Will Become The First State With A Predictable Scheduling Law

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Oregon’s new employee scheduling law – impacting hourly employees at large retail, food service, and hospitality employers – goes into effect after the end of this week, on July 1. Affected employers must now be aware of the...more

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Web Exclusive: January 2018: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there were an unprecedented number of changes each month in 2017—and if January is any...more

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Shifty Business V: New NYC Law Allows Employees To Request Temporary Schedule Changes; Comment Period For NYS Call-In Pay Rules...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A new NYC law entitles employees to two temporary schedule changes per year for certain personal events. Separately, the comment period for call-in pay rules proposed by the State DOL has been extended to...more

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New York City Issues Final Regulations, Notices, Forms, FAQs For Fast Food, Retail Workers Scheduling Law

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The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) on November 27, 2017, announced in a press release that the Fair Workweek Law applicable to fast food and retail employers became effective on November 26. The Law is...more

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New York City Issues Proposed Rules For Fast Food, Retail Workers Scheduling Law

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The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has issued proposed rules for the implementation of the Fair Workweek Law in an attempt to clarify and assist employers with compliance. The Law is intended to reform...more

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New Oregon Law Imposes Scheduling and Working Hours Obligations on Employers

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A new Oregon statute will require certain large employers to provide their Oregon employees with advance notice of their work schedules. The notice period will initially be 7 days starting next year before increasing to 14...more

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