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 …
The No-Win Corporate Tightrope – Axios Corporations have to walk the razor-thin line between the demands of the left and the right or fall to their doom. In the latest iteration of the culture wars, they’ve have been called out …
How The Supreme Court Could Reshape Employment Law – The Atlantic The conservative justices’ interpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act could cripple employee challenges to wage, hour, working-conditions, and job-status disputes. In N.R.A. Fight, Delta Finds There Is No Neutral …
Why Business Is Glued To High Court’s Public Sector Labor Case – Bloomberg A ruling against the union AFSCME could hit unions hard in their collective pocketbook, severely weakening their political influence, and reining in organizing campaigns such as Fight …
Growing The Economy In The Future Means Talking About Consequences Today – The Washington Post At the core of our national consciousness is a shared belief that we achieve economic growth by meeting consumer demands in a market economy. What …
Republicans Are Negotiating The Terms Of Surrender On Paid Leave – The Hill Cato is the first major conservative think tank to criticize Sen. Rubio and the First Daughter’s paid leave plan. The First Official Report On CEO-Worker Pay Ratios …
As Companies Reveal Gigantic CEO-To-Worker Pay Ratios, Some Worry How Low-Paid Workers Might Take The News – The Washington Post In recent weeks, a few public companies have begun disclosing a ratio, required for the first time this year, that …
Behind The Minimum Wage Fight, A Sweeping Failure To Enforce The Law – Politico Following nearly a year of investigative reporting, Politico release a comprehensive analysis of enforcement related to “wage theft.” The findings indicate that federal and state enforcement …