minimum wage
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NRLB: McDonald's, Franchisees Are Co-Employers
On July 29, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that McDonald's, which for over a year and a half has been the target of protesting workers and lawsuits over low wages and questionable labor practices, is considered to be a co- employer along with the owner of the franchise. In the run-up to the ruling, McDonald's has been... -
Seattle's Fast Tracked Franchisees Are Fit To Be Tied
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour. The measure, championed nationwide by labor advocates, including fast-food franchise employees, also had overwhelming public support, as well as validation from academics and economic theorists. And yet, the devil is in the details of the rollout, as reported by Entrepreneur.com in a post titled... -
Less is More, More or Less: The Complexities of Fast-Food Worker Pay
What are franchisers to make of the growing movement among low-wage fast-food workers in the U.S., demanding an increase from the current $7.25 an hour minimum wage to a $15 an hour living wage? Just as we share our vast point of sale (POS) experience and expertise with startup owners in order to help them make the best decisions from... -
California To Raise Minimum Wage To $10 By 2016
As the only full-service POS provider — from software development to franchise incubator to ongoing support — part of Sintel's commitment to our customers and industry is to share high-impact news. Whether you're a first-time franchise hopeful, a small business owner or an established chain, it's always smart to stay on top of legislative and other industry trends. Nation's Restaurant... -
Industry Insiders Weigh in on Proposed Minimum Wage Hike as Restaurant Brands Stay Mum (Part II)
Industry Insiders Weigh in on Proposed Minimum Wage Hike as Restaurant Brands Stay Mum (Part II) Continued from Part I Zackfia's projections also take into account a $.50 increase in minimum wage for tipped service, which was not called for in Obama's proposal. NRN also reports that advocates have not begun to lobby against the hike because it's not reached... -
Industry Insiders Weigh in on Proposed Minimum Wage Hike as Restaurant Brands Stay Mum (Part I)
Industry Insiders Weigh in on Proposed Minimum Wage Hike as Restaurant Brands Stay Mum (Part I) Announced in Obama's State of the Union address in February, President Obama's proposed minimum wage hike from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour has caused rumblings in the world of chain restaurants. The increase would be the first since 2009, while the federal minimum wage for...