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 …
Congress Still Seeks Ways to Adapt to Gig Economy – Bloomberg BNA All employers should watch developments in labor policy related to “gig economy” workers. Those political conversations and policy adjustments, in many cases, may capture entry level workers and also …
The Future of the Department of Labor Under Trump – The Atlantic David Weil, the former Labor Department Wage and Hour Administrator, discusses his tenure at the agency and the concept behind “strategic enforcement,” as well as what the department may …
Our Nation Has Lost Its Trust in Experts. Here’s How to Restore It. – Project Syndicate Experts in general, not just pollsters and economists, have been the target of much criticism of late. With news becoming more narrowly targeted to individual interests and …
Working Lunch: Trump and Yum! elevate paid family leave talk On this week’s Working Lunch podcast, the Align Public Strategies team takes a closer look at the national conversation over paid family leave. Who’s winning? Who’s losing? And how events …
This Fast Food Company Just Announced an Amazing Parental Leave Policy – Refinery 29 Yum! Brands, the parent company of fast food restaurants such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, announced today that they’re expanding their paid parental leave …
Is the Tide Turning on Local Minimum Wage? – Bloomberg BNA Bloomberg takes a deep dive into the minimum wage trend line, highlighting Illinois and California case studies were cities have opted against county minimum wage and paid sick-leave ordinances. …
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2017 WASHINGTON – Align Public Strategies, a full service public affairs and creative firm, is pleased to announce that Joe Rinzel, formerly the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Retail Industry Leaders Association …