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 …
America’s Biggest Business Lobby Is Behind Republicans’ Push To Shield Employers From Coronavirus Liability – The Washington Post In the video, Chamber executive says senators ‘putting their touches’ on the group’s legislative proposal. Retail Landlords Offer Pandemic Clauses In New …
The Pandemic Is Creating A New Crop Of Political Candidates: Unemployed Workers – The Washington Post They are using their inexperience as a boon and focusing on formerly arcane issues raised by the pandemic, like unemployment insurance systems as well …
Unpredictable Work Hours And Volatile Incomes Are Long-Term Risks For American Workers – The Brookings Institution From the left-leaning Brookings Institution: “Just-in-time scheduling practices put workers in a vulnerable financial position – both by destabilizing earnings and by disrupting their …
How Bars Are Fueling COVID-19 Outbreaks -NPR Public health experts and top health officials, including Dr. Tony Fauci, say the evidence is abundantly clear: When bars open, infections tend to follow. Saving Jobs By Sharing Them, With Government Help – …
Uber And Lyft Consider Franchise-Like Model In California – The New York Times Under pressure to classify their freelance drivers as full-time employees, the ride-hailing companies are discussing another option. Virus Alters Where People Open Their Wallets, Hinting At A …
Low-Wage Workers Face Retaliation For Demanding COVID-19 Safety Measures At Work -Los Angeles Times The issue of retaliation has been brought to the forefront as government agencies ask workers for help holding business accountable for safety violations. Democrats Fight To …
‘Historic’ Project Labor Agreements To Provide Union Jobs To Low-Income, Minority NYers -WNBC-TV The agreements, part of the Community Hiring NYC initiative, will also provide access to union apprenticeships. Amazon’s Ruthless Business Model Meets Sweden’s Labor Unions – POLITICO Sweden …