Distributor deadline for hazard communication standard compliance in Dec. 1.
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DXP accepts immediate termination request ITT Goulds Pumps submitted in September.
Slow 3Q sales, uncertain economic outlook dampen optimism at distributor.
Optimism remains high, even as jobs growth falls.
The U.S. Department of Labor found that Fastenal screening and testing practices discriminated against women, African Americans.
Restrictive agreements that are too broad may not hold up in court.
Restrictive covenants face many challenges in today's work environment.
Noncompetition clauses are gaining traction once again as distributors try to protect the investments they make in employee training and development. But more cases involving these clauses are also making their way into courts around the U.S. This article examines how restrictive clauses are being used and provides best practices for implementing such covenants.
This article includes:
- Common issues with noncompete and restrictive covenants
- Enforcement of restrictive clauses
- Best practices to improve enforceability and compliance
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Company participated in scheme to take advantage of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
Distributors and manufactures can both be held liable for faulty products.
Prepare by taking a proactive role, especially with training.
Reuters: Family with controlling stake in Sika files lawsuit to push through purchase.
OSHA seeks consistency from chemical manufacturers, distributors.
New rules regarding labeling and hazard communications for chemicals will go into effect over the next year, but many questions remain on what the rules mean for distributors. This article examines the new requirements and provides tips for ensuring compliance.
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- Problems associated with new rules
- The new standardized pictogram for labels
- Tips to overcoming key challenges
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Manufacturers and distributors can work together to fight counterfeiting.
Decision could draw objections to other laws.
Ruling could impact more than 400 decisions made by the labor board during an 18-month period.
Packaging Corporation of America will pay $17.6 million for settlement.
Settlement accomplishes goals of providing relief, fixing processes.
