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Avoiding the Four Biggest Traps of Restaurant Payroll

Modern Restaurant Management

While these cases may be on the more extreme side, restaurant owners have to be careful not to fall into any traps when it comes to payroll, as even accidental violations could still yield big penalties. Staffing levels have been on the upswing since the dark days of the pandemic, with the number of jobs at bars and restaurants up nearly 0.7

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

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Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. While there is some overlap in coverage needs, it’s important to understand the differences when it comes to insuring your business. Traditional Sit-Down Restaurant Insurance Needs.

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

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Serving alcohol is a fundamental part of many restaurant operations, but it also presents significant liability risks. From over-serving intoxicated guests to improperly checking IDs, restaurants can face serious legal, financial and reputational consequences for failing to effectively manage their liquor liability risks.

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The Employment Landscape is Messy: How Restaurants Can Ensure Compliance with Limited Resources

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Let’s start with an uncontroversial premise: California’s complex, ever-changing gauntlet of employment laws is difficult for any company to navigate. Yet you may still be wondering why, aside from the headache, does it matter for my restaurant? California employment law isn’t intuitive. Why Compliance Matters.

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Defects in Buildings: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know

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In light of the recent Surfside condominium collapse of Champlain Towers South, many building owners and tenants are evaluating the condition of their buildings, including deferred maintenance items and potential construction and design defects. Restaurant owners should likewise be concerned about the condition of their premises.

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Q1 2022 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Recent opinions in favor of insurance companies include a March 16, 2022 unpublished Ninth Circuit pane opinion in Steven Baker v.

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An Insider’s Advice About Restaurant Insurance: Six Ways to Reduce Your Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant insurance is complicated. Just as owners have to play many roles in management, marketing, and menus, their insurance has to protect their finances, patrons, and employees. And who has the time to read a 100-page insurance policy? These are often excluded from standard policies and be potentially costly.

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