LOS ANGELES - eTradeWire -- Fair workweek laws are expanding fast. New York, San Francisco, Oregon, Philadelphia, Chicago, and a growing list of cities and states now require restaurants to give workers advance schedule notice, predictable shifts, and compensation for last-minute changes. The penalties for non-compliance are real and rising. In 2026, restaurants are turning to SmartShifts.

SmartShifts includes a comprehensive database of labor regulations covering overtime, break and meal period requirements, predictive scheduling laws, minor work restrictions, split shift rules, and tip credit compliance. The platform flags compliance risks in real time - before schedules are published - rather than after a violation occurs.

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AI demand forecasting analyzes historical sales data, weather forecasts, and local events to predict staffing needs before the week begins, reducing the last-minute schedule changes that trigger fair workweek penalties. Real-time alerts catch overtime risks and scheduling conflicts. Mobile workflows enable transparent shift swaps and time-off requests.

SmartShifts integrates with the point-of-sale, payroll, and HR software restaurants already use. Learn more at https://smartshifts.com.