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‘It’s government policy that is causing the problem in the first place’: Denver’s fix for restaurants criticized
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denvergazette.com, Local

‘It’s government policy that is causing the problem in the first place’: Denver’s fix for restaurants criticized

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette The Colorado Restaurant Association expressed skepticism of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's proposal to tack a service charge onto local restaurant bills, while the Denver Chamber of Commerce argued that adding the fee — and thereby raising prices — would discourage sales.    On Monday, Johnston told City Cast Denver, a popular podcast, that a 20% service charge added to restaurant bills — and then taxing the total amount — could help local restaurants offset the city’s higher minimum wage and promote what he called pay equity among tipped and non-tipped employees. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston floats 20% service charge on tabs to tackle restaurant woes
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denvergazette.com, Local

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston floats 20% service charge on tabs to tackle restaurant woes

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants to add a 20% service charge to local restaurant tabs — and then tax it — to help restaurants cope with the city’s minimum wage and promote what he called pay equity among tipped and non-tipped employees. On Monday, Johnston told City Cast Denver, a popular podcast, that he has already been discussing the idea with restaurant owners. He didn’t say whether they are on board. He also did not discuss if increasing people's dinner costs would decrease restaurant visits.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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There are mixed reviews on state bill that would reset wages in service industry
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CBS Colorado, State

There are mixed reviews on state bill that would reset wages in service industry

By Ashley Portillo | CBS Colorado Legislation was proposed at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday that could change how the tipped employees like servers and bartenders are paid. Struggling restaurant owners are hopeful the bill will not only close the pay gap between back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house workers, but that it will keep their establishments open. But there are concerns among some in the industry that tipped employees could see immediate wage cuts -- as much as $4 per hour. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Struggling Colorado restaurants seek legislative help in rolling back key regulation
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State, The Sum & Substance

Struggling Colorado restaurants seek legislative help in rolling back key regulation

By Ed Sealover | The Sum & Substance A Colorado restaurant industry battered by increasing costs and regulations will ask legislators Thursday to help it in a way that officials believe can make a huge difference — reducing wage requirements on its already highly compensated bartending and wait staff. In doing so, groups like the Colorado Restaurant Association will find themselves in a decidedly different position than they’ve occupied for several years, when they’ve rallied sector workers to fend off proposed regulations like the 2023 “Fair Workweek” bill. And in seeking proactive help, they’ve amassed a coalition that includes both conservative small-government Republicans and liberal pro-labor Democrats who believe the existing stream of eatery closings will grow into a ragin...
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