And why having a strong bar team is building sales at The Grape D’Vine, Hakkasan Restaurant Group, The Grey Plume

How companies, legislators might view new proposals

Hikes scheduled as $15 an hour federal proposal stalls in Congress

Settlement spotlights broader scrutiny of service fees

New York Times report of sexual assault by sommelier opens new conversation

Meanwhile, some conservatives are pushing back against “do-gooder” companies

Salary threshold will make roughly 1.3M more workers eligible

The passing of Assembly Bill 5 could affect the franchise business model

Also, Walmart is suspending some ammunition sales

Plus, public support for unions hits a 50-year high