Labor
New Legislation Creates Food Handler Training Certification Programs
California Globe 2/15
On February 14, 2023, Senate Bill 476 (Limon) was introduced regarding food safety. SB 476 would amend Health and Safety Code Section 113948.
Shake Shack Is In Hot Water After A Gender Harassment Lawsuit
Mashed 2/15
Popular burger joint Shake Shack has found itself at the center of a gender harassment lawsuit after management was accused of condoning some inappropriate behavior towards a former employee.
Food Industry Policy
Dodd looks to expand to-go alcohol law, add bars
Daily Republic 2/15
FAIRFIELD — State Sen. Bill Dodd has introduced legislation that would expand “to-go cocktails” legislation signed into law two years ago.
IRS proposes point-of-sale tip reporting
Restaurant Dive 2/15
Dive Brief:
- The IRS has proposed a voluntary, point-of-sale tip reporting program for service industry employers that could help them avoid compliance reviews, the agency announced Feb. 6. It would include “monitoring of employer compliance based on actual annual tip revenue and charge tip data from an employer’s point-of-sale system.”
On the Side
The NBA recognized 10 Black-owned businesses in Sacramento. See who made the league’s list
The Sacramento Bee 2/15
The NBA has created a list highlighting several Black-owned restaurants in every city with an NBA team in an initiative to continue the league’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Subway Is for Sale
The Takeout 2/15
Like some singles on Valentine’s Day, Subway is looking the right match.
