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Industry reporting, member spotlights, and operational guidance from ACWI. Every article from our archive is here — 1,251 posts going back to 2014.

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Chem Data Sees Economic Chill

The economy is facing an economic chill, according to a monthly economic indicator issued by the American Chemistry Council. The ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer, a leading economic indicator, posted a 0.3% decline in November on a three-month moving…

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CA Contractor Ruling Stands

The California Supreme Court decision virtually outlawing independent contractors still stands as written, following a recent legislative attempt to overturn it and court challenges. During the previous session of the state legislature business interests…

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CA’s New Laws Hit Employers

Another year has passed in the California Legislature with the passing of new laws and amendments affecting employers. Among them are new laws that were prompted by the #MeToo movement, including a law requiring California-based firms include women on their…

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Credit Card Fraud Sees Resurgence

Three years after the switch to new chip-based credit and debit cards, a study by the National Retail Federation says payment card fraud is still a top concern for large retailers in the United States as criminals move their activities online. “The…

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Coalition Offers Toy Safety Tips

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Safe Kids Worldwide and The Toy Association joined together to promote toy safety and smart purchasing practices. The collaboration is providing consumer guidance and toy safety…

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Younger Buyers Fuel Xmas Sales

Holiday shopping is in full swing and consumers still have a lot more spending to do, according to a new consumer sentiment survey released by the National Retail Federation. “This holiday season retailers will experience the growing purchasing power of Gen…

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Intermodal Still Strong in 3Q

Despite tough year-over-year comparisons, intermodal managed 4.7% third quarter growth, says the Intermodal Association of North America. International intermodal volumes increased 4.4%, domestic containers 3.9%, and trailers led overall at 12.1%,…

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Congress Moves On Opioid Abuse

In late October, President Trump signed a new law attacking the nation’s rampant opioid abuse on a number of fronts, including nudging federal officials to move more quickly on hair testing. The provision directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…

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Prepare Your Workers for Winter

The winter season presents unique challenges to managing workforce safety, especially where they are expected to work outside or in unheated environments. Attorneys for the law firm of Fisher Phillips point out that even in situations where no specific…

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Dealing With Pregnancy Dangers

While employers have a general duty to protect their employees from a condition known to cause harm, pregnant women may face unique risks and may be more susceptible to a range of serious workplace hazards, attorneys from the law firm of Seyfarth Shaw stress…

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Tax Reform Gift For Employers

A provision in the 2017 tax reform law offers an end-of-the-year gift to employers – as long as they act before Dec. 31. It consists of a tax credit for qualifying types of paid leave provided to full- and part-time employees. It’s available to any employer,…

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Drivers Topping Carrier Concerns

For the second year in a row, the driver shortage is the top-ranked issue in an annual survey of the top 10 concerns of trucking executives. In fact, the driver shortage has been a top-three issue in 12 out of the 14 years that the survey has been conducted…