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 …
McDonald’s Workers Want OSHA To Investigate Pattern Of Violence – Bloomberg Every 36 hours on average, American local news outlets deliver a new report on violence at a McDonald’s. A group of employees in Chicago say workers bear the brunt …
Steak ‘N Shake Makes A $7.7 Million Error (You’re Probably Making The Same Error) – Inc. Managers are exempt from overtime pay, except when they’re not. The Dubious Management Fad Sweeping Corporate America – The Wall Street Journal The results are …
Walmart Workers Invited A Special Guest To Crash The Company’s Annual Meeting: Bernie Sanders – The Washington Post The presidential candidate, who has repeatedly called on Walmart to improve its working conditions, is heading to Bentonville, Ark., on June 5 …
In Plastic-Bag Wars, The Industry Fights Back. – The Wall Street Journal The backlash against single-use plastic has engulfed straws, bags and takeout containers, but the plastics industry is fighting back, arguing alternatives can be worse for the environment and …
Can Medical Marijuana Get You Fired? Depends On The State. – GOVERNING Less than half of the states where the drug treatment is legal protect patients from employment discrimination. Courts have generally sided with employers – until recently. Resistance To …
U.S. Companies Are Working To Fix Pay-Equity Issues – Society for Human Resource Management SHRM reviews interesting findings from a recent study that surveyed contacts in the C-Suite, human resources and total rewards functions on pay equity practices. Inside Facebook, …
Walmart Says Customers Will Pay More After Trump’s Tariffs – Bloomberg Walmart’s response to potential higher levies will likely set the tone for other discount retailers, and its decisions on whether to pass along or absorb the additional costs will …