The Working Lunch

On this episode of Working Lunch, the team discusses the recent protests against McDonald's regarding sexual harassment and what may be next for the industry. We’ll also discuss the pending midterm elections and how some key races may impact operators. And funding issue campaigns just got a little more complicated. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, the team discusses how a company’s response to natural disasters can make or break their reputations. We’ll also discuss how some prominent brands are leaning into the culture wars because it makes sense for their business. And the SEIU is making another run at McDonald's. Will anyone notice? Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, the teams discusses a major action by the CEOs of the major hotel companies committing to the health and safety of their workers. We’ll also discuss some new strategies and tactics being utilized in the ballot initiative wars across the country and additionally, we'll break down the emerging feud between Bernie Sanders and Jeff Bezos. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, the team discusses that after a nearly 40 year siesta, the Equal Rights Amendment is potentially making a comeback and could but large brands in the middle of an unexpected - and potentially unpleasant conversation. It’s also Labor Day weekend and we’ll discuss the state of the American labor movement and what the next few years could look like for operators. And we’ll examine the week’s high profile election results - especially in Florida - where the Governor’s race could be a dress rehearsal for the presidential election in 2020. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, the crew discusses the impact of the President’s legal situations and whether it will have a negative impact on the legislative and political agenda of the business community. Additionally, another state Attorney General has gone after franchise agreements and numerous national restaurant chains have altered their agreements. And California continues its aggressive enforcement of wage and and hour violations and operators need to pay attention. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, Jeff Hanscom from the International Franchise Association joins us to discuss the latest in anti-poaching and non-compete clauses targeted at franchisees in an effort to address wage stagnation. Also, we will take a look at this week’s election results in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Connecticut and why they matter to operators. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, we explore how election results in Ohio and Kansas could impact employers. ICE continues immigration raids, this time indicting employers in Minnesota and Nebraska. California goes after a retailer on wage theft. And, finally New York City moves to regulate Uber drivers and what that could mean for delivery. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, Republican Senator Marco Rubio introduces legislation to establish a national paid parental leave program. Speaking of DC, the city council is considering repealing the new law eliminating the tip credit passed by voters just two months ago. Additionally, Starbucks is in the news again for the wrong reason - this time for wage and hour violations in California. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, the NAACP scored a major victory in Alabama that could alter the national conversation on minimum wage. Additionally, more primary election results this week underscore the impact of President Trump. And ballot initiatives are back in the news - the CEO of the Michigan Restaurant Association stops by to discuss paid leave and minimum wage ballot proposals in his state. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.

On this episode of Working Lunch, the City of Chicago is proposing a pilot project to establish a universal basic income for some residents that will be displaced by the new economy and automation. Considering the size and importance of Chicago, it could accelerate the national conversation around universal basic income. Additionally, the joint employer settlement between McDonald’s and the NLRB was rejected by an administrate law judge. And scheduling is back in the news – Abercrombie and Fitch is the latest retailer to face settle legal actions related to reporting pay laws. Those stories and more plus the weekly legislative scorecard.