Maximum penalty PER TEXT MESSAGE under federal law
Your Business Faces These Daily Legal Risks
Employment Lawsuits Are Expensive and Common
Food service businesses face employment-related lawsuits at higher rates than most industries. Without documented policies, you have no defense against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, or workplace harassment.
Average settlement $40,000 - $60,000 plus legal fees
Health Department Violations Can Shut You Down
Most health department violations stem from employee behavior - improper food handling, poor hygiene, cross-contamination. Without documented training and clear procedures, you can't prove due diligence during inspections.
60% of health violations are employee-related and preventable
Employment Lawsuits Are Expensive and Common
Food service businesses face employment-related lawsuits at higher rates than most industries. Without documented policies, you have no defense against claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, or workplace harassment.
Restaurant turnover averages 75% annually, costing $5,864 per departure
Automatic Overtime Violations
Any work-related text outside business hours triggers Fair Labor Standards Act liability - even if you have policies prohibiting it.
Up to $150,000 per group text
TCPA Compliance Failures
Mass texting employees about schedules or announcements can violate federal telecommunications law with devastating penalties.
$500-$1,500 per violation
Discovery & Evidence Disasters
Courts can impose severe sanctions when you can't preserve and produce text messages during litigation.
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