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The Department of Labor announced that OSHA mow has legal authority to issue certifications in support of applications for U Nonimmigrant Status and T Nonimmigrant Status visas. "U Visas" and "T Visas" allow victims of specific crimes to help law enforcement…
CSX Transportation has entered into agreements with four of its unions to provide additional sick leave for the employees they represent. The issue of additional paid sick leave was the main point of contention that almost spurred union members to go on…
The nation’s freight railroads were barely out of the headlines following December’s threatened labor strike when they exploded into prominence once again in mid-February after a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the small town…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Joining other states, New York imposes a warehouse quota law to target Amazon. NRF now says a recession is unlikely and the economy should grow in…
New York State adopted a new law called the Warehouse Worker Protection Act which requires distribution centers to disclose work speed quota information to current and former employees. The new law goes into effect on Feb. 19 and is aimed at preventing…
A recession is unlikely and the economy is expected to grow slightly in 2023 as consumers continue to cope with inflation and high interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said, reversing course from an earlier forecast . “A…
Employers are planning to hire in the first half of this year but are scrambling to staff up, research from the consulting firm of Robert Half shows. A survey of hiring managers found that 58% anticipate adding new permanent roles during the first half of…
Congress passed two new laws aimed at protecting expecting and nursing mothers as part of the massive omnibus budget legislation that was enacted at the end of 2022. This follows the adoption of similar legislation at the state and local levels for workers…
With our previous attention focused on the Covid 19 pandemic, it can be easy for employers to forget that the government also continues to promote workplace practices regarding preventing and managing influenza outbreaks in the workforce. The Centers for…
OSHA issued new enforcement guidance allowing its staff to impose increased fines on employers with a history of failure to comply with government safety and health requirements. OSHA regional administrators and area office directors can now cite certain…
Demand for industrial real estate in 2023 will remain strong but rent increases for warehouse space are expected slow down a bit in some areas, according to a forecast issued by the IRE giant Cushman & Wakefield. Asking rents for warehouse space soared in…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: EPA announces strict emission standards for the model year 2027 trucks. Interest rate hikes are adding to the likelihood of a recession, NRF says.…