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Avoiding the Four Biggest Traps of Restaurant Payroll

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As an example, a restaurant owner doing payroll by hand may incorrectly record overtime pay and tip records, which subsequently leads to tax errors. The former are entitled to benefits such as minimum wage, overtime pay and workers’ compensation insurance.

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The Future of Restaurants is Forever Changed by COVID-19

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We offer paid leave for all staff working 25+ hours, as well as 401(k) plan, health, dental, and vision insurance — but that’s not the norm in the restaurant industry. For example, it's clear that tips, for the foreseeable future, will not provide a stand-alone solution to compensate front of house staff.

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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

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Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Manage Access to Keys : Only distribute exterior-door keys to employees who must have access.

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Q1 2022 Legal Update

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Insurance Coverage for COVID Claims Largely Rejected by Appellate Courts : Throughout the country, appellate courts are reviewing insurance coverage lawsuits brought by restaurants who were forced to close due to COVID-19 pandemic shutdown orders. Oregon Mutual Insurance Co., Litigation. The case, Compere v.

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Ultimate Restaurant Payroll Guide 2021

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Doing payroll," or “running payroll,” encompasses the following: Calculating how much money (including tips) your business owes employees and contractors during a specific pay period. Health insurance plan opt-in forms. After tips, Max makes the state minimum wage of $10/hour. Tipped employees are classified by the U.S.

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What to Avoid When Looking for a Restaurant Job: 6 Red Flags

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Be sure to include any information about tip averages, how tips are distributed, and more. One creative benefit that Cummings has come across is pet insurance. Tell them how many paid vacation or sicks days, what kind of insurance is offered, and any other benefits you provide. If it's a range, explain both ends.

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Easter Eat-In, Potbelly Pantry and #ThePlateFund

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Ensuring business interruption insurance covers COVID-19. Right now, restaurants aren’t receiving the benefits they deserve from insurance companies. The fund is also intended to assist restaurant workers who will not qualify for unemployment insurance or the federal stimulus payment because of immigration status or other issues.