May 13, 2013
- San Diego City Council to vote on proposed changes to sidewalk café regulations Tuesday
The San Diego City Council will vote on proposed changes to the city’s regulation and permitting process for sidewalk cafés at its meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 202 C St. in San Diego.
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March 27, 2013
- Alert: Take note of surge in Prop. 65 notice filings in California
The California Restaurant Association (CRA) Legal Center has seen an alarming ride in Proposition 65 notices being filed against operators. A frequent plaintiff group in California seems to be specifically targeting restaurants with 60-day pre-litigation notices filed with the attorney general, with some lawsuits beginning to be filed, as well.- Read More
March 7, 2013
- IRS rules automatic gratuities are wages, not tips [Update: Ruling stalled until 2014]
In a ruling issued in June 2012, which became enforceable Jan. 1, the Internal Revenue Service clarified the difference between a tip and a service charge for tax purposes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. The IRS determined automatic gratuities (a percentage automatically added to a restaurant bill) are service charges, rather than tips for tax purposes.
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March 7, 2013
- Required labor postings changes in effect, employers must adjust practices
As many employers are already aware, 2013 has brought many changes to the required California and federal employment notices and postings.
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March 5, 2013
- Legal Center Live: 'Hands-off' approach best for independent contractors
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Attorney Alden J. Parker gives advice on how to properly classify an independent contractor.
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