BEWARE OF ILLEGAL WORKERS - DON'T LOSE YOUR FRANCHISE
Confused and concerned about INS and Dunkin' Brands breathing down your neck about worker status?
Now there is an easy way to check online on a New Hire status.
The Basic Pilot program, run by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, involves verification checks of the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. It uses an automated system to verify the emploment authorization of all newly hired employees.
The Basic Pilot program
1. Removes guesswork from document review during the Form I-9 process.
2. Allows participating employers to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
3. Improves the accuarcy of wage and tax reporting.
4. Protects jobs for authorized US workers.
How do you sign up?
Register and sign a Memorandum of Understanding.
Learn how to use the system hands on or via web based training.
After registering, and enrolling you start using the progra. You will receive notice as to whether the applicant can be hired.
Sign up at https://www.vis-dhs.com/EmployerRegistration.
We are available to be your "Designated Agent" to check on the status of new hires for you. Please let us know if you are interested in this service.
Monthly Meetings
There is a forum held monthly with only Dunkin' owners where views can be expressed, concerns can be raised and discussions can be had concerning a whole range of topics.
In the past we had open forums about
Raising prices and its effect on sales
The sale of Dunkin' Brands
The upcoming convention
New store designs and concepts
These forums can be a great help to all owners. All views can be expressed freely and openly. Please take advantage of this great opportunity.
Past articles
Fred he baker
Michael Vale, known to many as "Fred the baker" has passed away at age 83.
We are all aware of his famous line "time to make the doughnuts". You may not know that he also appeared in films, movies and on Broadway. He studied acting with greats such as Tony Curtis, Ben Gazzara and Rod Steiger. Rounding out his career were over 1300 Television commercials.
Mr. Vale did a wonderful job enhancing the image of Dunkin' Donuts for over 15 years and became a beloved icon for Dunkin' Donuts.
We salute Mr. Vale for his contribution to the arts and to Dunkin' Donuts.
Store Security and Design
Have you considered employee safety and store security in the design or your store? If you are remodeling, or if you are building a new location, here are some things to consider.
Windows
Glass can now be both hurricane and bullet proof. You may not need shutters, and you will provide safety for your emplyees and patrons.
Panic buttons
Just like in the bank, they can be installed within easy reach of the register, and can be tied to alarm company.
Surveillance equipment
You can buy state of the art epuipment that will allow you to monitor your store off site, and provide valuable evidence for the police.
Banking
Make deposits daily. Use a drop safe. Change your routine for making deposits, or hire an armored service.
Education
Hold training sessions with employees regarding the proper response for armed robberies.
Drive thru
Close the lobby and keep the drive thru open during hours you consider unsafe.
Security guard
Post a security guard in the parking lots especially in the evening hours if warranted. This will increase business as customers will feel safer.
Parking lot lighting
Make sure that parking lots are well lit. Cameras can be trained on the parking lot if necessary.
Conclusion
There are many actions that you can take to help prevent a bad situation. If necessary, hire a consultant to advise you on making your store safer.
