We Are In This Together: Labor Finders is Reaching Out to Those Essential Businesses Who Require Workers
Labor Finders offers staffing services to essential businesses during the pandemic.
· Franchising.com· March 25, 2020
Regulator
Department of Labor — page 2
Department of Labor is a regulator in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 40 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Between Two Tolls in New Jersey
A podcast episode discusses employee retention measures and the Department of Labor's definition of a joint employer.
· 1851 Franchise· January 17, 2020
Landmark Sub-Minimum Wage Lawsuit Reversed in Ninth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reverses a landmark decision allowing foodservice operators to pay employees sub-minimum wages for some non-tipped work.
· 1851 Franchise· September 25, 2018
Changing the Narrative
The White House announced a program to widen the scope of apprenticeship and skills training programs.
· Franchising.com· March 15, 2018
BuzzFeed Continues Report on Joint Labor: Trump Administration Helps McDonald’s and Uber Franchise industry celebrates changes in interpretation
The Trump administration withdrew an Obama-era legal interpretation that said millions of Americans should be treated as employees of the corporation they work for.
· 1851 Franchise· June 8, 2017
Efforts to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Small Business Owners
U.S. senator James Lankford introduced a package of regulatory reform bills to reduce the burden on small business owners, including franchises.
· Franchising.com· March 14, 2017
The Overtime Threshold
Multi-unit franchisee John Metz implements changes to meet Department of Labor's new overtime threshold rule, affecting corporate and franchised locations.
· Franchising.com· February 14, 2017
With Overtime Law Delayed, How Can Small Businesses Prepare?
A federal judge blocks the change to the Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act, giving small businesses additional time to prepare for an impending increase in payroll.
· 1851 Franchise· January 16, 2017
QSR: What to Do Now That the Overtime Rule was Blocked
Restaurant operators prepare for potential changes in overtime regulations, continuing to track and pay overtime as usual until further guidance is provided.
· 1851 Franchise· December 1, 2016
IFA Responds to the Injunction Halting New Overtime Regulations from Taking Effect
The International Franchise Association president and CEO Robert Cresanti issued a statement after a Texas judge halted the implementation of the new overtime regulation.
· 1851 Franchise· November 23, 2016
NBC: Obama’s Plan To Extend Overtime Pay Is Blocked By Federal Court
A federal court blocked the Department of Labor's overtime pay rule, affecting 4 million workers, on November 22, 2016.
· 1851 Franchise· November 23, 2016
QSR Magazine: Can Higher Wages Actually Work?
Cities and states are implementing higher minimum wages for fast-food workers, with some cities and states offering wages above the national minimum of $7.25 an hour.
· 1851 Franchise· August 8, 2016
QSR Magazine: What Restaurants Are Doing to Make Higher Wages Work
Restaurants are making higher wages work by offering benefits and adjusting their business models.
· 1851 Franchise· August 1, 2016
QSR Magazine: Overtime Will Be Next Target in the Ongoing Labor Battle
The Department of Labor updates overtime regulations, expanding eligibility for overtime pay to those earning $47,476 or less annually.
· 1851 Franchise· June 15, 2016
How New Overtime Pay Rules Will Impact Small Business Owners And Their Employees
The Department of Labor is expected to overhaul overtime pay regulations in the U.S., affecting small business owners and their employees.
· 1851 Franchise· May 11, 2016
Top 4 Things Franchisees Need to Know About Current Employment Law
Franchisees need to be aware of current employment laws and their impact on business, including the Joint Employer rule and its implications.
· 1851 Franchise· January 4, 2016