Predictive Scheduling + F&B Safety + Active Shooters + Franchise & Trademark Rights

For decades, the problem of scheduling has plagued employers and employees alike. Employees prefer predictable and reliable schedules, while employers need flexibility. To address this tension, regulators have recently begun to pass predictive scheduling laws that seek to strike a tenuous balance between these interests. Given the recent rise in popularity of these laws, it is important for you to understand what these laws are, where you are most likely to encounter them, and what steps you can take to make sure you’re abreast of the most up-to-date compliance strategies.

Don’t Feel Bad for Protecting Your Franchise and Trademark Rights

August 13, 2019 via Foley & Lardner

All franchisors understand that there are risks and pitfalls when entering into a franchise agreement. Both the franchisor and the franchisee want the franchisee to do well and be successful. As a franchisor, you want your franchisee to succeed so that others may invest in your franchise, which would help you grow your global footprint. In the real world, however, sometimes franchisees do not perform as expected.