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Restaurant workers and employers in New York State should note that the twenty percent rule is already in effect for many. Find more on this story here.

This decision is significant because it is the first time a federal circuit court has addressed this issue. Find more information on this story here.

The New York State Department of Labor has issued new wage regulations applicable to employees in the restaurant and hotel industry. Find more info here.

Tim and Nina Zagat raise important issues as to why New York City restaurants are being sued by their workers. Find the entire discussion on this here.

Steve Dublanica, author of the popular blog Waiter Rant, appeared on the Today Show on December 14, 2010. Find out details about the show here.

Japanese restaurants in New York have been under siege in the last several months. Find more detailed information about this story here.

On December 13, 2010, Governor David Paterson signed the Wage Theft Protection Act into law. Find more detailed information on this story here.

The Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEOC”) has stepped up its enforcement activity concerning sex harassment. Find more information on this story here.

Iron Chef Mario Batali has turned the tables on ROC-NY, lodging a multimillion dollar lawsuit. Find more detailed information about this story here.

Dallas BBQ restaurants in New York have been sued for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Find more information on this story here.