Nation’s Restaurant News: Where Trump Stands on Restaurant-Industry Issues

Analyzing the Trump election win will continue to take place in coming weeks and possibly months. As he takes office, many questions remain on how it will affect the restaurant industry because of the uncertainty that lies in the details of his policies and stance on each of the issues. According to a recent Nation's Restaurant News article, business planning will be a challenge until we know more information on the policies Trump plans to implement.

Here’s what we know about Trump’s stance on a few of the top issues.

Minimum Wage

After voicing multiple opinions on the topic, Trump has committed to supporting a $10 an hour federal minimum wage, and giving states the ability to raise it further.  There are no signs that this would be a priority in his Administration.

Immigration

Trumps’ stance on immigration might have employers worried if they depend on visa workers or migrant labor. Changes to immigration are some of Trump’s biggest plans, which he will feel the need to deliver on quickly.

Overtime Regulations

The President elect stated that he would like to see “a delay or carve out” or small business in the new overtime regulations.

Pay Equity

While Trump has not spoken on the issue, his daughter Ivanka declared that her father will “change the labor laws” to support equal pay.

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