Western Ports Face Competition
Unhappy recent history arising from congestion and labor problems shocked the supply chain so profoundly that the Gulf and East Coast ports perennial threat to divert freight…
Washington State Gets New Quota Law
Following other states’ example, Washington has adopted a new law restricting production quotas that employers impose on warehouse workers. California and New York recently adopted their own…
HR Pros Seek Best Use of AI
Human resources professionals are looking for the best and most responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and people analytics systems, according to recent research conducted by the Society…
Overtime Case Proves Costly
In May a federal jury returned a more than $22 million verdict – the largest recorded award under the Fair Labor Standards Act – against East Penn…
Brake Checks See Progress
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2023 Brake Inspections Day for trucks and busses put 773, vehicles out of service for improperly maintained equipment – 11.3% of the…
New Laws Drive Up Drug Use
The liberalization of drug use laws across the country – particularly when it comes to marijuana – appears to be driving a notable increase in workforce positive…
ACWI Advance – June 1, 2023
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: This newsletter is free, and you are welcome to post…
Railroads Feel Heat in Congress
Congress has turned the spotlight on the nation’s freight railroads regarding both continuing safety and service problems, and it is more likely the legislators will take action…
NLRB Decides Threats are OK
The National Labor Relations Board restored federal labor law protection for employee threats and profanity when it occurs during what the board holds is legally protected activity…
Medical Failure Charges Grow
OSHA has weaponized its enabling law’s General Duty Clause in an effort to help union organizers by attacking Amazon for maintaining what it asserts are unsafe fulfillment…
