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𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬. The Minister of Employment and Labour has extended a collective agreement to bind non-parties across the restaurant industry in terms of section 32 of the LRA. The collective agreement was concluded in the Bargaining Council for the Restaurant, Catering and Allied trades. In terms of the agreement, the current hourly minimum wage for waiters in the restaurant industry is R27.58. From 1 June 2024, it will increase to R28.76 per hour. For chefs and managers, the current hourly minimum wage is R47.07. From 1 June 2024, it will increase to R50.36 per hour. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 https://lnkd.in/dpPcjjMQ #Wages #RestaurantIndustry #CollectiveAgreement #MinimumWage #Waiters #Chefs #LabourLaw #BargainingCouncil #Employment #HourlyRate #WorkersRights #LRA #SalaryIncrease

#Industry I These findings are part of a national food precincts program where The Fair Work Ombudsman have often found that low-cost dining comes at the expense of workers’ lawful wages. The FWO found that 74% of businesses had breached #workplace laws. #WorkplaceEthics #WorkplaceLaws #FoodIndustry #Australia #Lawfulwages

NEW STORY // Policy Lab: Why Are Seattle Restaurants So Expensive? https://lnkd.in/gRJHwjut Seattle service workers are set to get a major wage hike when a tip exemption to the minimum wage is phased out. Overall, this will strengthen the restaurant industry. Last month, The Seattle Times organized a Town Hall panel discussion with four local restaurateurs, posing the question: “Why are Seattle restaurant...

From today, restaurants will be banned from withholding tips from staff under new rules. Over 2 million workers will now keep an estimated £200m in tips annually. While this is a win for workers, some fear restaurants may raise prices to offset costs. The law covers both cash and card tips, ensuring fairness and transparency in tip distribution. Employers must pass tips on without deductions, keep records, and can’t adjust wages based on tips. Smithfields Social Media #FairTips #Hospitality #NewLaw #Restaurants #foodindustry #smithfieldspr image Andrea Piacquadio

California's recent implementation of a minimum wage law has sent shockwaves throughout the state's restaurant industry. Under this new law, large fast-food chains with more than 60 nationwide locations are required to pay a minimum wage of $20 per hour. While the primary aim of this legislation is to elevate the compensation for fast-food workers, its impact is far-reaching, causing a significant shift in dynamics across all eateries. From diners to upscale establishments, everyone is feeling the ripple effect. Check out this article from Nation's Restaurant News to learn more. #restaurants #employees

In the latest edition of Edgeworth Insights, Edgeworth Partner Stephen G. Bronars takes a look at how many limited-service restaurant employees have been impacted by California’s recent minimum wage increase and the estimated $1.03 billion increase in labor costs for the affected restaurants. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eCZ6YCqV #California #minimumwage #labor #EdgeworthInsights

The rising minimum wage is a HOT topic in the restaurant industry. While it's a win for workers, it presents a challenge for restaurant owners. How you can balance higher wages with profitability? ➡️Learn more in our recent blog post: https://lnkd.in/gaXssz-v

Feeling the heat of labour shortages in the food & beverage manufacturing sector? 🚨 Our recent insight article serves up fresh solutions like the 'Skills in Demand' visa and labour hire changes — key developments that can help your business thrive. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gQRVxjtx #foodandbeverage #manufacturing #mkinsights #employmentLaw #macphersonkelley #esm

📈 As minimum wage increases approach, the hospitality industry faces a critical challenge: balancing rising labour costs while maintaining exceptional quality for guests. At Enhance Hospitality - Your Procurement Partner, we’re committed to supporting your business through these transitions. By helping you optimise food and beverage spending, we work to protect your margins without compromising quality. Our goal is to ensure sustainable growth while keeping guests delighted and operations efficient. 📩 DM me to discuss how Enhance Hospitality - Your Procurement Partner can help your business adapt and thrive in these evolving times. https://lnkd.in/ernsfsi3 #HospitalityExcellence #MinimumWage #CostManagement #EnhanceHospitality #SustainableGrowth Andy Morris MIH Graeme Givens Roy Goodall

🚨 Restaurant Managers in Texas 🚨 Avoid costly mistakes with our deep dive into the state's tipping laws. From distributing tips fairly to handling service charges correctly, we’ve got you covered. Click here for insights that could save you from unwanted penalties! ➡ https://lnkd.in/eBpskaFx #texaslaw #tippingguide #restauranttips #restauranttech #tips