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Californian Food Chain Layoffs Imminent after Minimum Wage Increased to $20

HR Digest

A rise in the minimum wage sounds like the start to a positive story but the recent California food chain layoffs suggest it could have less than favorable implications for a while. In order to avoid the additional costs, the number of Californian food chains’ layoffs has begun to grow.

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Suntory Beverage and Food employees accept 5.5% pay increase

Employee Benefits

Credit: Jasni / Shutterstock.com More than 180 workers employed by Suntory Beverage and Food in Gloucestershire have accepted a 5.5% Suntory Beverage and Food has been contacted for comment prior to publication. The post Suntory Beverage and Food employees accept 5.5% pay increase.

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Suntory Beverage and Food introduces employee volunteering platform

Employee Benefits

Suntory Beverage and Food Great Britain and Ireland has implemented a volunteering and social purpose platform for employees across its European markets to give back through a contribution to wider society. The post Suntory Beverage and Food introduces employee volunteering platform appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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California Governor Signs Landmark Legislation That Gives Bargaining Power to Nonunionized Fast-Food Workers

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

On September 5, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation aimed at further regulating the working conditions and wages of California’s fast- food workers. This bill has immediate impact on certain employers and franchisors doing business in the Golden State.

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New Employment Laws in 2023: A Guide for Employers and Employees

HR Digest

Many new employment laws in 2023 have been introduced to reshape the regulations that oversee the safety of US citizens, and companies that want to avoid any complications in the future should ensure they update their regulations and policies to match them as well. According to Bloomberg Law, the FTC will vote on the rule in April 2024.

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Finnebrogue Artisan and Mash Direct team up to offer employee food bundles

Employee Benefits

Irish food producers Finnebrogue Artisan and Mash Direct have joined forces to offer their workforces food bundles to help ease cost-of-living pressures. It is open for a few hours each day so that everyone can collect their food bundle each week.

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Mother of Illinois Fast Food Worker Slain by Co-Worker Cannot Sue in Tort

The Workcomp Writer

While Price was taking orders over the intercom system, his coworker, Irvin Thomas, was preparing the food orders. After Price gestures toward Thomas, Thomas walks away from where he was preparing food and exits the frame of the surveillance camera. The restaurant is owned and operated by defendants Lunan Roberts, Inc., 317, 106 S.

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