As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …
The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …
The actions this week by two state attorneys general over the constitutionality of President Trump’s overseas business dealings have very little to do with the P&Ls of operators. But here’s why it matters to your business and employees–In the grand …
In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …
Biden’s Economic Plan Would Redistribute Trillions And Expand Government – The Wall Street Journal President seeks a muscular role for the federal government in the economy, helping the middle and working class at the expense of businesses and the wealthy. Chipotle …
Biden Administration Faces Heat From Democrats Over Delay Issuing Workplace Safety Standard – The Washington Post The Biden administration is more than six weeks late on a self-imposed deadline to set a workplace safety standard for the coronavirus, angering labor advocates …
Restaurants Can Tap $29 Billion COVID-19 Aid Program Beginning May 3 – The Wall Street Journal The Small Business Administration’s grant program for the food-service industry was created by Congress as part of a pandemic-aid package. Low-Skill Workers Aren’t A Problem …
Want That Job Offer? A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Now Required – The Wall Street Journal Employers are starting to mandate shots before candidates are hired. It’s a new rule some managers are rolling out for existing employees, too. Restaurants Serve Up …
Most Americans Support A $15 Federal Minimum Wage – Pew Research Center Among the public, those who back a $15 minimum wage are fairly divided over how to approach the issue if there is insufficient support in Congress for an increase …
President Biden Urges Businesses To Use Paid Leave To Help Workers Get COVID-19 Vaccines – USA TODAY The IRS was expected to post instructions Wednesday for how businesses can claim the credit, worth up to $511 per day off per worker. …
Restaurants Fought For COVID Survival, With Some Tech Helpers – The New York Times Being “online” in the pandemic, many chefs learned, meant much more than having an Instagram account. Snarled Supply Chain Trips Up Small Businesses – The Wall Street …