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POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT NEWS
FAST Recovery Act Referendum Approved, Opening Political Duel in California
Since the approval of The FAST Recovery Act last summer, the fast-food sector has rallied to overturn the landmark labor law. The industry has already given more than $13.7 million to defeat AB 257, which would create a council to regulate wages and working conditions for fast-food workers at the ballot box. With almost two years to go before election day, the referendum on AB 257 is shaping up to be a major political duel between organized labor and the restaurant industry, with potentially national ramifications.
Read more: Restaurant Dive
Labor Continues to Block Anticipated Recession
Economists have been talking “recession” for over a year, but the recession refuses to show up. Historically, reliable recession indicators have anticipated a recession all year, but it’s a “no show.”
Read more: Forbes
New York City Sets a Minimum Wage of $17.96 for Third-Party Deliverers
New York City has set a minimum wage for the delivery drivers affiliated with apps like Grubhub and DoorDash of $17.96 per hour, a move likely to raise the cost of delivered restaurant meals.
Read more: Restaurant Business Online
BUSINESS SMARTS
How Business Owners Can Start Paying Less in Taxes
What if reducing your taxes helped you become a generous business owner who gives back to society? What if reducing your taxes was not only possible but written into the tax code itself? The following six insights explain why this might be so — while showing you how to incorporate year-round tax planning (with the specific goal of minimizing taxes) into your accounting strategy.
Read more: Forbes
How to Score Your Business Reputation Online
These days, it's crucial for every business owner to monitor their company's online presence and know how their brand resonates with existing and potential customers. The metric used to measure this component of marketing (and brand) is often known as your reputation score.
Read more: Entrepreneur
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