by evansfox | Aug 30, 2016
In the fast food industry where profits have been declining for several years, breakfast has been in a growth mode. You can’t escape the advertising for breakfast deals and “all day breakfast” at several fast-food chain restaurants. A USA Today article by Hadley...
by evansfox | Aug 17, 2016
How much is that cocktail? TGI Friday’s was sued in a class action case for not having drink prices on its menu. The case was dismissed on technicalities (jurisdiction and standing). The class action complaint alleged that a cocktail cost $10.39 and such price was...
by evansfox | Aug 16, 2016
Chipotle Mexican Grill disregards employee’s rights The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Chipotle Mexican Grill’s social media code of conduct was unlawful because, among other things, it prohibited employees from posting tweets about...
by evansfox | Jul 21, 2016
How do I know if I should apply for a tavern or restaurant license? The same application is filed for both tavern and restaurant licenses. Selecting the wrong license type and code on page 1 of the retail application can result in a denial of the application and loss...
by evansfox | Mar 20, 2016
Many employers download “standard” employment agreements from internet resources to use in their employee on-boarding process. In fact, some payroll service providers provide subscriptions to online forms collections as a value add to their payroll services. These...
by evansfox | Mar 20, 2016
The courts in part of the country (9th Circuit covering California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Arizona) are supporting the US Department of Labor’s attack on restaurants who include kitchen workers in tipping pools. The rule is clear:...
