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Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, has extended her domain to include immigration issues. Since taking office, she has blazed a path with a series of pro-union decisions and policy pronouncements to the extent that the…
With more employees wanting to work remotely, it is the perfect time for employers to embrace a hybrid work model, recommends Gartner, Inc. Employers should adopt an employee-driven approach to flexible working that empowers workers to choose where, when and…
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) extended its Covid 19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to the end of this year, but with some notable changes. The standards have been revised to follow current California Department of…
The National Retail Federation’s latest economic forecast is one of the most optimistic we’ve heard recently – but should be read with a few caveats because of its timing. Retail sales are of course the great engine of growth for the nation’s economy.…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Shipper complaints about deteriorating railroad service spur the STB to act. Employers need to make sure all new workers get thorough safety…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: DOL wage enforcement initiative targets private and 3PL warehouse employers. OSHA launches program aimed at employee heat-related injuries and…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Marijuana is growing among workers in safety sensitive jobs, survey finds. Retailers and wholesalers are driving a trend towards larger big box…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Despite inflation and political turmoil, consumer spending should stay strong. Unions lose members even while the Biden administration promotes…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Relaxed CDC guidelines for facemasks will guide OSHA enforcement. OSHA’s civil penalties increase by 5%, but worse may be in the offing. The official…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: 3PL warehouses are positioned to help customers grappling with service and cost issues. More than $761 billion in retail merchandise sold last year…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance, we take a closer look at these stories: Weak retail sales may show an economy tottering on the edge. The government seeks to improve truck driver training, recruitment and retention. The…
Download a copy of ACWI Advance here: In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Shortage of space and high rents continue to mark the industrial real estate market. New federal law bans imports of goods produced by Chinese slave…