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On June 24, 2025, Maine enacted a new law requiring employers to compensate employees who report to their scheduled shifts but have their hours reduced or cancelled by their employer. This law will primarily impact businesses...more
On July 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill (Senate Bill 648) that authorizes the state’s labor commissioner to investigate tip theft and levy fines for violations. The new law is particularly...more
Effective July 31, 2025, New York will no longer require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees who contract COVID-19. As discussed in our prior alert, New York has required employers to provide COVID-19 leave...more
As their employees flock to Florida’s famous beaches, water parks, and pools this summer, Florida employers need to look out for a wave of new legislation that became effective on July 1, 2025. ...more
On July 1, 2025, minimum wage increases will go into effect in a number of cities and counties in California. To ensure compliance, employers with workers in the state should review their applicable local wage laws, post the...more
Understanding the difference between service charges and tips is critical for New York restaurant owners to remain compliant with state and federal labor laws. Misclassifying these charges can lead to legal disputes,...more
Long days and double shifts are common in the restaurant business. As a New York restaurant owner, it’s crucial to understand the “spread of hours” rule – a unique state requirement that can catch employers off guard. This...more
Tax breaks on overtime pay and tipped earnings passed the House on May 22, 2025, as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). The tax deductions provided under the sprawling reconciliation bill would be temporary,...more
New York restaurant owners must navigate complex tip pooling and tip credit regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws. Failure to follow these rules can result in lawsuits, back wages, and penalties....more
In today’s regulatory environment, hospitality businesses must be prepared for a wide range of scenarios—including an unannounced visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Whether it’s part of a routine audit...more
Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law eight pieces of legislation designed to combat human trafficking. These laws require many hospitality industry employers to provide specific anti-human-trafficking...more
In our recent blog, we highlighted the UK government’s announcement on 14 June 2021 in relation to the likely four week delay in triggering stage 4 of the lockdown roadmap. This announcement was not, however, accompanied by a...more
The California hospitality industry should be aware that Governor Newsom recently signed into law Bill No. 93 (“Bill 93”), which will take immediate effect. Bill 93 is an attempt to rehire and retain displaced workers due to...more
The extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) had been expected to continue until the end of April 2021. However, in light of the UK government’s recent announcement in relation to the gradual lifting of lockdown...more
“Tourist hotels” in San Francisco must soon comply with Ordinance No. 208-20 enacted on October 9, 2020, which establishes cleaning and disease prevention standards and practices to help contain COVID-19....more
As restaurants continue to reopen out of economic necessity despite a global pandemic, employers and employees alike remain concerned about the possibility of COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. No longer are bad Yelp...more
On August 11, 2020, Nevada Governor signed Senate Bill No. 4 (SB 4) into law, introducing a myriad of new measures to enhance worker safety related to COVID-19 for employers in the hospitality industry. Specifically,...more
Who would have believed that months into this global pandemic, after the innumerable and unspeakable loss to human life, to global economies, and to our own sense of selves and normalcy – that the relatively straightforward...more
As hotels, resorts, casinos and restaurants re-open, there are challenges around every corner. The industry has weathered many storms, from terrorist threats to major weather events. A worldwide pandemic is a new challenge....more
As employers begin to develop and implement plans for reopening and staff return to the workplace, they should be mindful of industry-specific requirements and guidance, which may apply where they operate. ...more
Last month, Delaware Governor John Carney announced that the state would move to Phase 2 of its reopening plan. Since entering Phase 2, Delaware has announced there would be a delay in progressing to Phase 3, but moved to an...more
On July 13, 2020, the New York City Health Department released a COVID-19 Face Coverings Frequently Asked Questions document (“FAQs”), encouraging anyone in New York City to wear a face covering in any indoor setting that is...more
Adding to an already impressive list of industry specific guidelines, the California Department of Health and the Department of Industrial Relations/Cal-OSHA have issued an Industry Guidance for Restaurants Providing Outdoor...more
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District would move into Phase Two of its reopening plan on June 22, 2020. Maryland has also expanded Stage Two of its reopening plan....more