Quick Take The 2024 PAGA reforms changed parts of the process, but they did not remove the risk for California restaurant operators. Attorney Michael Adreani called the reforms “a...
Quick Take Medical inflation is putting more pressure on workers’ comp claims, especially when cases become more complex. Workers’ comp is especially vulnerable when billing goes unchallenged, care is...
The WCIRB’s recent rates filing is not the final word on 2026 premiums, and it is not a direct increase for every restaurant. But for professional California restaurant operators...
Quick Take Spring is the right time to reset the safety routines that tend to break down once summer volume picks up. Focus first on floors, hot work areas,...
Quick Take California’s indoor heat rule can apply to restaurant kitchens once indoor temperatures reach 82°F. That threshold is lower than many operators expect, which is why this is...
Quick Take This is not just another wall poster. California’s Workplace Know Your Rights notice had to be given directly to employees. The first annual deadline passed on February...
Quick Take The sooner the claim is reported, the sooner the team can get on top of it. What happens in the first day or two after a claim...
Quick Take The first 24 hours after an injury can either keep a claim on track or create avoidable problems. For restaurant managers, the job is to get the...
Quick Take A recent District Attorney release addressed carbon dioxide training and reporting gaps at restaurant locations across California. CO₂ systems are common in restaurants and subject to specific...
