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New York City and its suburbs could hike wages to $17 an hour

The pay floor for downstate New York would rise next year to $16 on way to $17, while other parts of the state would have a mandated minimum of $16.

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How to calculate fringe benefits for foodservice employees

Fringe benefits represent the costs of an employee beyond their wages, which might include Medicare tax, paid sick days and healthcare, says Advice Guy.

Since so many operations are seeking cooks, talented ones can practically choose their gig and may look for better circumstances elsewhere. But a few straightforward strategies can help keep cooks on staff, Advice Guy says.

Making sure your training, documentation and policies are clear to staff is a good place to start, Advice Guy says.

An agreement between the workers’ union and Levy includes a new system of providing health insurance, as well as employer contributions to the union’s pension plan.

As staffing struggles continue, some foodservice workers might not receive hospitality training, resulting in insensitive or annoying language that can also inhibit sales, Advice Guy says.

The effort will beef up enforcement staffs, increase penalties and have federal agencies work up a national plan.

Earned wage access isn’t right for every operation, Advice Guy says. However, if the idea is appealing to your current and prospective employees, it's worth exploring.

Fifty-six of the 61 employers who participated have stuck with the four-day model, and 15% of the workers said no amount of additional pay would lure them back to a five-day week.

Vita by Sodexo will give eligible workers access to life insurance, parental leave and more.

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