How do the new labor laws that are being passed this spring impact the restaurant industry?
We anticipate this spring a new Minimum Wage Order for the Restaurant Industry will be promulgated. Many of the recent lawsuits have been brought about by complex, nuanced and confusing laws related to tip pooling, exemptions, service charges, overtime, etc., all of which are regulated by the wage order. The new Order should provided clarity, better descriptions and flexibility to accommodate the diverse operational styles of restaurants and provide a clearer understanding of how to comply.