CHOICE Act – Big wins for retailers

As retail operators return to work this week after what was hopefully a busy Memorial Day weekend for them, they should be encouraged by some rare good news out of Washington D.C. The industry had some big wins last week …

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Caught Up in the Entitlement Reform Debate – Again

The President recently made headlines with the release of his first draft budget proposal and while some convenience store operators might applaud the perceived “belt tightening”, leading brands need to be aware of a few hidden minefields. Most prominent among …

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Key lessons emerge from off-year elections

In political terms, 2017 is what’s known as an “off year.” Only a few states have elections but two are for governorships – Virginia and New Jersey – and we have had a couple of notable congressional special elections thrown …

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About 6 years ago

The Tipping Equation

The Tipping Equation – The New York Times The NY Times picks up the baton of anti-tipping activists and escalates the growing national conversation around tipping – and its alleged connection to sexual harassment and other workplace issues. Labor Unions’ …

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About 6 years ago

Is Amazon Too Big To Tax?

Is Amazon Too Big To Tax? – The New Republic The e-commerce giant paid zero federal taxes in 2017. And it’s being rewarded with further tax breaks at the state and local level. A U.S. Jobless Forecast Of 2.5% – …

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About 6 years ago

DOL Wage Theft Program

DOL Wage Theft Program – Politico Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced Tuesday that the Labor Department was preparing a six-month pilot program to encourage companies to hand over voluntarily back pay that they owe workers. Why Companies And Countries Are …

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About 6 years ago

Our Newest Culture Warriors: Activist C.E.O.s

Our Newest Culture Warriors: Activist C.E.O.s – The New York Times C.E.O. activism has typically not brought people together, working from the middle out. Instead, this type of activism, largely from the progressive side, has begun to galvanize conservatives. Amazon, …

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