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 …
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 …
The actions this week by two state attorneys general over the constitutionality of President Trump’s overseas business dealings have very little to do with the P&Ls of operators. But here’s why it matters to your business and employees–In the grand …
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 …
Lawmakers Seek To Double Duration Of Small-Business Loans – The Wall Street Journal Paycheck Protection Program currently requires the use of funds within eight weeks. McDonald’s Warns Of Franchise Culling, Offers $40 Million In Aid – Bloomberg McDonald’s is estimating …
Clash Over Government Role In Worker Safety Intensifies As Businesses Reopen – POLITICO OSHA says new worker protections aren’t needed as businesses begin to reopen. Amazon’s Showdown In France Tests Its Ability To Sidestep Labor – The New York Times …
U.S. Expected To Revise Small-Business Aid Program – The Wall Street Journal Changes likely to give firms more flexibility and time to spend funds from the Paycheck Protection Program. ‘A Big Decision:’ Firms Weigh Returning Federal Aid – The New …
CDC Posts Advice On Reopening U.S. Bars, Restaurants And Workplaces -Bloomberg New guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advising states on how to reopen bars, restaurants and workplaces was posted by the agency. Stores Stress Over …
Reopening States Need To Be Ready To Reclose -Bloomberg America’s high rate of coronavirus infections only amplifies its need to draw such lines. States need circuit breakers in place well before autumn, when a possible surge in COVID-19 could combine …
Restaurant, Travel, Retail Industries Call For Liability Shield For Businesses – The Hill The next fight in Congress will hinge on key protections for employers. Thousands Of COVID-19 ‘Heroes’ Are About To Get A Pay Cut – Bloomberg Companies are …
Small Business Used To Define America’s Economy. The Pandemic Could Change That Forever. – The Washington Post More than 100,000 small businesses have closed forever as the nation’s pandemic toll escalates. The Labor Market Experiences Of Workers In Alternative Work …