Tag: minimum wage New York
New York Restaurants Set For Battle Over ‘SWEAT’ Wage Theft Bill
The New York State Senate is poised to pass an employee-friendly bill that would amend New York’s lien law to enable employees to, upon filing a wage claim, obtain a temporary lien against their employer’s (or alleged employer’s) assets. A substantially similar bill was passed by the NYS Assembly...
Reducing Risk with Modern Restaurant Technology
There are plenty of things that can keep you awake as a restaurant operator. Variables like rising food and labor costs, the possibility of a food safety issue sickening customers, or a new employee forgetting their training and creating a bad customer experience are all stressful...
5 Reasons Restaurants Are Automating Manual Processes in 2021
As the industry will continue to face changing problems, many restaurants have begun looking at what they can do to remain competitive and maintain their margins moving forward. Budgets that were closed in the initial pandemic uncertainty are opening back up again...
3 Ways Labor Management Matters More with Increasing Wages
Over the recent months, many restaurants across the country have been focused on the possibility of a $15 an hour federal minimum wage. However, in New York City, $15 an hour has been the reality for more than two years, Westchester and Long Island will increase to match...
Thoughts On Saving NYC’s Oldest Tavern And Beloved Small Businesses
Last month it was reported that Neir’s Tavern, a 190-year-old watering hole with the claim of being New York City’s oldest bar was shuttering. The owner of the famed bar that appeared in Martin Scorsese’s iconic film Goodfellas...
Tip Credit Remains and Lien Bill Vetoed
We’re providing you with important updates... and, great news to start the new year. First, the hospitality industry Tip Credit will remain in effect. Second, the Lien Bill was vetoed by Governor Cuomo. You can read about both issues below.
NYSRA Names Erie County’s Rob Free As Its 2020 Board Chairman
NYSRA recently announced the appointment of Rob Free as its chairman of the board for the year 2020. Free is currently in his 16th year with Be Our Guest Ltd. serving as Vice President, Food & Beverage for...
Gov. Cuomo Presents New York Restaurants With Special Holiday Gift
With the release of a NYSDOL report about wages and payment practices, Governor Andrew Cuomo has said that he is ready to sign off on the restaurant industry saving findings and move forward
