Labor
Most Fast-Food Workers Are Victims of Wage Theft, Survey Finds
KQED 5/10
Some of California’s lowest-paid workers at fast-food restaurants report that their employers have shorted them on their paychecks.
Are California companies about to get more transparent?
CalMatters 5/9
If you’re one of many Californians looking for a job, chances are you’ve run into some familiar frustrations: unclear pay ranges and benefits. And how do you know if the company is a good employer?
Food Industry Policy
Restaurant Wine’s New Revenue Stream
Wine-Searcher 5/10
During the great restaurant shutdown of 2020, smart operators looked to innovative ways to earn more money and stay in contact with their customer base.
With COVID back on the rise, some cities, agencies mulling a return of health mandates
The Mercury News 5/9
As the Bay Area braces for yet another COVID-19 surge, a few cities and agencies are reinstating indoor mask mandates as the region continues debating the worth of a patchwork of coronavirus-related health orders.
On the Side
At two local IHOPs, Ramadan halal specials were so popular they’re staying on the menu
Los Angeles Times 5/10
Mohammad Ashraf, owner of an IHOP franchise in Fullerton, watched with amazement what happened during Ramadan this year.
20 Mins With: Culinary Trailblazer Alice Waters
Barron’s (Penta) 5/9
Anyone familiar with the modern history of American cuisine knows all about Alice Waters.
