1851

<a href="https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/predictive-scheduling-laws-meant-to-protect-workers-appear-to-be-workin/565434/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Predictive scheduling proposals</a>—or laws that are meant to protect employees from unfair schedule changes—are beginning to become more common, with <a href="https://www.hrdive.com/news/a-running-list-of-states-and-localities-with-predictive-scheduling-mandates/540835/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">at least seven having been passed into law</a> in the past two years. Largely aimed at protecting employees, these laws generally require that employees receive their work schedules in advance and that employers refrain from altering those schedules.&nbsp;Not taking labor issues seriously can have major consequences for franchisors. Chipotle recently came under fire when New York City Bill de Blasio's administration alleged that the fast-food chain <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/460686-new-york-city-sues-chipotle-over-fair-workweek-violations?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">violated "nearly every aspect" of the city’s Fair Workweek law</a>. The legislation prohibits companies from changing a worker's schedule less than two weeks before the work date. More than 30 Chipotle employees from five Brooklyn locations claimed that they weren't given their schedules at least 14 days in advance.The lawsuit came just weeks after <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/over-2-600-chipotle-crew-members-receive-new-quarterly-bonus-300900539.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chipotle was praised for a new employee bonus program</a> that gave workers the chance to earn up to an extra month's worth of pay each year. Recently, perhaps in response to the New York City lawsuit, Chipotle’s announced new employee incentives that includes a new <a href="https://1851franchise.com/guac-is-extra-but-education-is-free-chipotle-offers-tuition-coverage-for-hourly-employees-2711313">Chipotle Cultivate Education program intended to ease the burden of student debt</a>.While some cities have gone the opposite direction and adopted laws that preempt such legislation, <a href="https://www.hrdive.com/news/study-unstable-work-schedules-are-bad-for-workers-health/548841/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent studies have shown that unpredictable schedules are a significant burden for workers</a>, even harming workers' health by creating stress and sleep issues. Whether by creating budget uncertainty, childcare problems or missed doctors' appointments, sudden schedule changes can lead to serious issues.&nbsp;As the restaurant industry faces chronic difficulties with retaining employees in light of the low unemployment rate, QSRs are offering a variety of incentives, like <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/even-shake-shack-is-trying-a-four-day-workweek-2019-03-15?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Shake Shack's four-day workweeks for managers</a> and <a href="https://www.eater.com/2019/5/22/18635440/sweetgreen-five-months-of-parental-leave?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sweetgreen's five months of paid paternal leave</a>.&nbsp;While helping employees should be incentive enough, franchisors should also be conscious of the growing expectations customers have for fair workplace policies from their favorite brands. Gone are the days of sweeping these lawsuits under the rug. <a href="https://hbr.org/2018/09/reminder-customers-care-how-you-treat-your-employees?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace-2711387" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">According to the Harvard Business Review</a>, if brands are unfair to employees, such treatment can easily result in the loss of business and a tarnished reputation.

How Predictive Scheduling Laws Are Creating a Better Workplace

1851 Franchise

The new legislation meant to protect employees from unfair work conditions is proving to be a success.


how-predictive-scheduling-laws-are-creating-a-better-workplace

Woodhouse Spas

Photo of exterior of Woodhouse Spa location

How Woodhouse Spas Leverages Learning Management Systems

woodhouse-spa-franchise-training-lms

Image Studios

image of studios salon suites stylists business owners

Finding Freedom: Why Beauty and Wellness Professionals Build Their Dream Careers With IMAGE Studios

benefits-image-studios-salon-suites

IMAGE Studios Offers a Scalable, Real Estate-Focused Franchise Opportunity in an Industry Projected to More Than Double Within a Decade

image-studios-franchise-opportunity

ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restore - Disaster Response - 1851 Franchise

When Disaster Strikes, ServiceMaster Restore Moves

servicemaster-restore-disaster-response-carmen-coleman

Children's Lighthouse

How Children’s Lighthouse Stands Out Among Other Children’s Education, Childcare, and Daycare Franchises

how-childrens-lighthouse-stands-out-among-other-childrens-education-childcare-and-daycare-franchises

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Design with American and Federal Reserve flags against light blue background

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Rates by Quarter Point, a Move That Could Boost Franchise Growth

fed-rate-cut-boosts-franchise-growth

Potbelly to be Acquired by RaceTrac in $566 Million Deal 

racetrac-acquires-potbelly-in-566-million-deal

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities - 1851 Franchise Agg

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities 

health-care-hiring-slowdown-in-home-care-franchise-opportunities

Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy CEO, Eyes Continued Growth

caribou-coffee-names-scott-kennedy-ceo-eyes-continued-growth

McDonald’s Launches New Extra Value Meals as Consumer Demand for Value Continues to Climb

mcdonalds-launches-extra-value-meals

Technomic Releases Annual Ranking of the Top 15 Fast-Food Chains in the U.S.

technomic-releases-annual-ranking-of-the-top-15-fast-food-chains-in-the-us

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

1851 Keyword - The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

part-time-franchises-picking-the-right-model

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Ricki Oberoi and Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

How Predictive Scheduling Laws Are Creating a Better Workplace

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS