We all know how important restaurant taxes are to restaurant owners. Last week, our own tax counsel, David Gair, outlined his Top Ten Tax Mistakes for Restaurant Owner on TexasTaxTalk.com, so TexasRestaurantLaw.com decided to share it as well. Here is the list in its entirety: Employee Classification – Misclassifying workers as independent contractors and not… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Employees & Waitstaff
Subscribe to Employees & Waitstaff RSS FeedWhat Is Restaurant Intellectual Property?
Posted in Acquisitions, Competition, Contracts, Employees & Waitstaff, Intellectual Property, Liability, Litigation, Negotiation, VendorsAt TexasRestaurantLaw.com, we have covered “Who Owns Your Restaurant Name?” and “Is Your Restaurant Recipe Safe?” However, we have not previously discussed the many parts of restaurant intellectual property. This post shows some of the most critical pieces that encompass restaurant intellectual property. Your Name & Brand We all hear that branding is everything. Likewise,… Continue Reading
Can An Email Bind Your Restaurant Like A Contract?
Posted in Acquisitions, Commentary, Contracts, Employees & Waitstaff, Liability, Litigation, Negotiation, Recent Law Trends, VendorsWe all think of email as a convenience. The same is true for text messages. These are just easy ways to communicate. They don’t really mean anything. Right? Wrong! Email and text messages are some of the most dangerous tools created. They are powerful. They are permanent. And in Texas, they are binding. Don’t believe… Continue Reading
The Top Five Consumer Myths About Restaurant Law
Posted in Employees & Waitstaff, Legislation, Liability, Recent Law TrendsOne of the more entertaining aspects of restaurant law is dealing with consumer myths. We are consistently challenged by consumers over seemingly insignificant issues. However, for these restaurant customers, these issues are indeed significant, so we thought we would share their concerns. Whether you have dealt with these issues or not, this post should let… Continue Reading
Restaurant Non-Competes: Are They Worth It?
Posted in Contracts, Employees & Waitstaff, Employment, Liability, Litigation, Recent Law TrendsA funny thing happened recently. When Lauren Drewes Daniels at The Dallas Observer featured TexasRestaurantLaw.com last week at this link, a controversy ensued between folks that commented on the article. The dispute involved whether non-competes were valid and enforceable in Texas. Apparently, it is a common myth that non-compete agreements are not enforceable in Texas,… Continue Reading
Are Your Waiters And Managers Stealing You Blind?
Posted in Employees & Waitstaff, Employment, Franchises, Franchising, Liability, LitigationAs I’m sure you already know, theft is one of the absolute biggest problems that restaurant owners face. You started your restaurant to have more time, but now that’s eaten up by watching all of the employees constantly. The problem is further compounded by the fact that even if caught, you’re not likely to ever… Continue Reading