Labor
California Governor Signs 2022 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill
Littler 2/9
On February 9, 2022, California’s governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 114, which creates new Labor Code section 248.6.
Why Restaurants Must Change the Hiring Process to Address Labor Shortage
FSR Magazine 2/9
In the midst of the Great Resignation, every industry is scrambling to fill staffing shortages. Yet no industry has been impacted quite as hard as accommodation and foodservice.
Food Industry Policy
San Francisco Drops Mask Mandate for Indoor Dining and Drinking on February 16
Eater SF 2/9
Just days after Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed that California’s statewide mask mandate will end on February 15, 11 Bay Area counties have announced that local indoor masks mandates will also come to end next week
Santa Barbara City Council votes to make Sidewalk Vending Ordinance changes before adoption
KEYT 2/8
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Santa Barbara City Council members considered a Sidewalk Vending Ordinance on Tuesday, but chose not to vote for it, as is.
On the Side
The 40/40 List for 2022: America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals
QSR Magazine February 2022
The Big Ticket: The lines between quick service and fast casual have blurred to unprecedented degrees.
Twitter Is Taking The Side Of ‘Boomers’ In The Restaurant QR Debate
Mashed 2/8
When the Covid-19 virus brought about a global pandemic and changed life as we know it, struggling industries looked towards technology for aid.