Balancing company revenues and employee compensation is critical to the success of any hospitality business. As profit margins continue to tighten, restaurant and bar owners may need to revisit their tipping practices. Tip pooling and tip sharing are common practices that can benefit employees (and hence their employers). The legal requirements around these tipping topics … Read more
Phase 3 of New York’s reopening plan allows restaurants and food service businesses to expand or resume operations. Reopening restaurants encompasses most food service establishments, including food trucks and concessions. In Phase 1, food service businesses could reopen for takeout and delivery only. In Phase 2, restaurants could host diners in open outdoor seating, with … Read more
Don’t forget that the New York minimum wage will increase for most employers on December 31, 2018. Note that the change takes effect on the last day of 2017, not the first day of 2018. Standard New York Minimum Wage The chart below shows the current minimum wage and scheduled increases, by geographic location and … Read more