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The US Department of Labor introduces new rules for joint employer status in franchised businesses.

The restaurant industry added 27,300 jobs in March, with food and drinking establishments employing 12.2 million people.

Blaze Pizza has added a 14-inch pizza option to its menu to boost delivery sales and emphasize sharable offerings.

The U.S. Department of Labor rescinds the "80/20 rule," which prohibited paying employees subminimum wage for side work not tipped.

The National Restaurant Association has filed a brief with the Supreme Court to challenge the Labor Department's regulation barring tip pools.

A controversial regulation preventing restaurants from pooling tips is likely to be rescinded by the federal government.

International Franchise Association president and CEO Robert Cresanti sent an email to IFA members on Thursday inviting them to sign a letter of support for the nomination of Andy Puzder to serve as Secretary of the U.S.

The Fair Labor Standards Act is making significant changes to overtime pay for employees, which may force employers to shift the pay status of their employees from salaried to hourly.

The International Franchise Association launches an overtime compliance tool to help franchisors and franchisees comply with the new Department of Labor regulations.

The National Retail Federation asks the U.S. House to put overtime regulation on hold due to potential hiring freezes and layoffs.

Home care groups are challenging new US Department of Labor regulations that require overtime pay for home-care aides.