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 …
An Awful Time For A Minimum Wage Hike – The Hill With millions of people unemployed and small businesses struggling, now would be an awful time to impose such a costly mandate. Card-Carrying Union Member Walsh, Biden’s Labor Nominee, Wins Businesses’ …
$500 Billion In Aid To Small Businesses: How Much Did It Help? – The New York Times Some economists say the Paycheck Protection Program has not proved as useful as other aid. The debate could sway the new administration’s plans. The …
Biden Wants A $15 Minimum Wage. Here’s What People Say It Would Do To The Economy. – The Wall Street Journal Economists are divided on the effects of the $15 minimum wage. Some have looked at the patchwork of state and …
The Economy Does Much Better Under Democrats. Why? – The New York Times G.D.P., jobs and other indicators have all risen more slowly under Republicans for nearly the past century. COVID Wears On, Essential Workers Carry On: “Everybody Forgets That You’re …
What Minimum-Wage Increases Did To McDonald’s Restaurants – And Their Employees – MarketWatch A Princeton economist looked at the impacts of wage increases over five years at U.S. locations of fast-food giant McDonald’s. Amazon Faces Familiar Opponent In Alabama Union Election …
Cecilia Rouse, Tapped To Be Biden’s Top Economist, Brings Labor-Market Focus – The Wall Street Journal The Princeton dean would be the first Black chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Why Grocery Chains Are Paying Workers To Get Vaccinated, But …
The Economy Is Getting Even Worse For Americans With A High School Diploma Or Less Education – The Washington Post These workers tend to be concentrated in the sort of industries that are most directly affected by government restrictions in response …