Labor
Restaurants added 50,000 jobs in March
NRA 4/7
The restaurant industry continued to expand payrolls at a healthy pace in March. Eating and drinking places* added a net 50,300 jobs in March on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
California Comes in Last in Personal Income Growth
Wall Street Journal 4/6
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) late last week published its 2022 report on state personal income growth, and it deserves more media attention than it’s been getting, which is none.
Food Industry Policy
Marijuana law presents new challenges for California bosses
The Mercury News 4/7
A law barring California businesses from penalizing or firing employees who use marijuana on their own time could present challenges for employers while workers are on the clock, a Sacramento attorney said.
How Franchise Owners Can Benefit from the Secure 2.0 Act
FSR 4/4
Congress recently passed the SECURE 2.0 Act, legislation aimed at strengthening retirement savings plans and American financial wellness.
On the Side
3D-printing startup crushes recycling with disposable clay cups, inspired by the 5,000-year-old kulhar
Morningstar 4/7
Drawing from South Asian culture, GaeaStar uses 3D printing for cups and bowls made of clay, water and salt that can be crushed into dust after use.
The 15 Hottest New Restaurants in Los Angeles, April 2023
Eater LA 4/6
The Eater LA heatmap has existed for more than 16 years as a place to answer the age-old question: “Where should I eat tonight?”
