As many of you are aware, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals gave Northwest restaurant owners much to cheer about early last year when it authorized Northwest restaurants to initiate mandatory tip pools including back-of-house employees who traditionally do not receive tips. A complete description of the Court’s decision in Woody Woo and its immediate effects… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Comment Period for New FDA Draft Regulations About Menu Labeling Ends June 6
Posted in Food and BeverageThe Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has released its long anticipated draft regulations about menu labeling, which describe how the agency intends to enforce Section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, signed into law by President Obama just over a year ago. The FDA is accepting comments from the public on… Continue Reading
Seattle’s New Wage Theft Ordinance Becomes Effective June 4, 2011
Posted in Employment LawEmployment Law specialist, Mike Brunet, details a growing trend and how it will impact the Seattle-area hospitality industry. This week’s topic may appear limited in scope, but is representative of a national and local trend. On April 25, 2011, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an amendment to the City of Seattle’s municipal code to define… Continue Reading