Menards has responded to coverage of a labor union charge alleging that the retailer includes a clause in employment agreements that limits managers’ rights. The agreements described by The Progressive had managers accepting sizable pay cuts if their employees joined unions. “I checked and …
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Labor Union Challenges Menards Employee Agreement
This week, a labor union filed a charge against Menards, alleging that the retailer limits employees’ rights with “an unlawful and overbroad written employment agreement.” The Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 153, filed the charge with the …
Read More »Health Insurance Expert Answers Questions
How are health insurance rates established? Is an employer required to make a contribution to a medical plan on behalf of their employees? Store owners know that health insurance can be tricky. As the year comes to a close and …
Read More »Home Sales and Prices Increase in Q3
Both home sales and home prices were on the rise throughout the U.S. in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors. Total existing-home sales, including for single-family houses and condominiums, increased 3.4 percent from the second quarter to the third …
Read More »Prepare Your Business for Black Friday, Winter Holidays
With November well underway, one of the busiest seasons for retail has begun. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2015 holiday consumer survey, holiday spending will be comparable to last year, with retail sales expected to rise 3.7 percent. Consumers plan …
Read More »It’s Time to Reassess Your Insurance Plan
The year 2015 is coming to a close, which means it’s time for business owners to think about renewing or purchasing a health insurance plan for the coming year. NRHA’s health insurance expert Bob Chiesa, president of Custom Benefits Insurance …
Read More »A Takeover and Revamp for Hensel’s Ace Hardware
Hensel’s Ace Hardware has taken an unusual approach to store layout, and owning two buildings in the heart of their city makes that possible. As the Arcata, California, business has grown, it has steadily moved into more of the town’s …
Read More »Ask Away! We’re Taking Insurance Questions!
Not sure what to look out for when selecting specific business insurance services? Unsure whether or not your health insurance plan complies with laws and regulations? Representatives from Custom Benefits Insurance Group Inc. and Member Insurance will be sitting down …
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