Working Lunch: Restaurant operators start summer with 15 key winsWorking Lunch: Restaurant operators start summer with 15 key wins

It was a big week for operators. Restaurants and retailers who accept debit card payments got a break from Republicans and beat the banks. Paid family leave made it into President Donald Trump’s budget proposal. We’ll explain how this will likely play out from employers. Hear these stories and more, plus the legislative scorecard from around the country.

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