New York Governor announces plans to move ahead with plans to raise minimum wage. Last week, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, Gov. Cuomo of New York announced that, by 2018, minimum wage will be increased to $15 per hour in New York City. Cuomo added that the increase would be implemented upstate as well by 2021.…
Lawyer From AmEx Case Chooses to Represent Himself
Accused lawyer in scrapped AmEx case chooses to represent himself in court. Shortly after causing a $75 million deal between American Express and major merchants to all through, Gary Friedman has decided to represent himself in court, despite advice from his legal team. Friedman was the lead lawyer for major merchants suing American Express; however,…
Hershey Ranks High in Sustainability
Hershey’s sustainability efforts are being recognized on a global level. The Hershey Co. has secured a place on the World and the North American Dow Jones Sustainability Indices(DJSI). Hershey is one of only 13 companies from the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Industry included in the World Index and is ranked in the 93 percentile overall. Hershey’s rankings in the…
How to Improve Restroom Appearance
The best way to improve restroom appearance by cleaning for health. Not only is a clean restroom a crucial element for maintaining customer satisfaction, it is also a matter of concern for public health. Illness-causing bacteria and germs can be found on many bathroom surfaces, and these contaminants can be easily spread to customers, which can also…
Food Groups Fight New Food Taxes and Fees
AFFI seeks to protect consumers and food makers from increasing food costs in 2017. As the fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget is constructed, food groups fear that funds required to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDAs) food safety programs will add burdensome new costs to consumers and food makers. With this concern in mind,…
Judge Rejects American Express Settlement
Lawyer comprises fairness of class action agreement. A U.S. judge this week rejected a proposed class action settlement between American Express Co. and merchants who sued the company over swipe fees. The ruling was based on the assertion that a lawyer for the merchants’ compromised the fairness of the agreement. According to a Reuters report,…
California Lottery Expands Pump Program
Lotto Commission fuels more opportunity sales at c-stores. As convenience stores work harder to entice more customers to enter their locations once they’re done pumping their fuel, the California Lottery Commission is rolling out a program to make it easier for patrons to gas up and go. The California Lottery plans to expand on a…
Overtime Regulations Discourage Employee Advancement
New proposed overtime regulations will generate significant costs for job creators and leave little room for employee choice and opportunity. A hearing was held July 23, 2015 on the Department of Labor’s proposed changes to federal overtime rules. The hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg, explored the potential impact of the proposed changes…
How Are Summer Job Trends Shifting For Teens?
As fewer teens are entering the workforce for the summer, even fewer are finding work in retail. When school lets out for summer vacation, many teens flock off to find a summer job in order to fund their summer activities, at least that has been the case for many years now. However, a recent study…
Some 178 Employers Sign Letter Endorsing New Legislation
Employers support the Common Sense Reporting and Verification Act of 2015. A letter supporting legislation aimed at providing employees and employers with more effective means for determining eligibility for Exchange tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been signed by 178 employers and trade associations. The letter has been sent to sponsors of…