Maintaining Your Restaurant’s Compliance with U.S. Labor Laws and Regulations

3 Min Read By Amanda Wilkening

Just as you would trust your health with a doctor, the government trusts restaurant owners with labor integrity. Did you know, in a recent article released by Restaurant Business Online, 95 percent of Restaurants in Austin, Texas, that were audited were not in compliance with the federal government’s wage and hour regulations during an eight-month period in 2015-2016?

And, only five percent of restaurants in this study were accurately accounting for wages owed to employees in cases such as tipped minimum wage. Imagine the magnitude of restaurants outside of Austin that are in violation. This creates a potential catastrophe for the reputation of the restaurant industry.

So how do you ensure your restaurant is in compliance with U.S. labor regulations?

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