US restaurants grappling with high costs and penny-pinching consumers are making a tough pitch to voters: that boosting pay to millions of workers is a bad idea. At least four states are set to vote on measures to make restaurants …
Sick restaurant and food-store workers were linked to four in 10 US foodborne disease outbreaks in recent years, yet few establishments had comprehensive policies in place to prevent contamination, a government analysis found. Food workers’ illnesses may have played a …
According to a new report by AmTrust Financial Services, while overall restaurant injuries are down, specific injuries, including crushing, fainting, inflammation, strains and mental stress, are up significantly compared to pre-pandemic numbers. AmTrust’s findings were based on nearly 170,000 claims …
Formal hazard assessments at restaurants are key in reducing worker injuries and insurance claims. In recent years, however, a sizeable number of companies have not conducted the required inspections. According to a Marsh survey, 49% of companies haven’t conducted a …
A new study by Travelers of workers compensation claims found that 35% of injuries occur during employees’ first year on the job, regardless of age or industry experience. “Our data underscores the importance of comprehensive onboarding and training programs for …
