McDonald’s Fights ‘Joint-Employer’ Label by NLRB
Chicago — McDonald’s tells its franchisees how to staff restaurants, when to clean the bathrooms and where partially completed orders should be placed on counters, an attorney for the National Labor Relations Board said Thursday. That operational nitty-gritty, along with the business consultants, scheduling systems and hiring software provided to franchisees shows the Chicago-area company calls the shots and is ultimately responsible...
People in Business: Jan. 17, 2016
Hillary Halleck, of Newport, director of human resources at Red River Computer Co., in Claremont, was recently honored as 2015 HR Practitioner of the Year by the River Valley Human Resources Association. The award was recently presented at the association’s annual meeting, held in Quechee. “Hillary is a consummate HR professional who encourages collaboration, diversity and candor,” said the award nomination by her colleague Dan McGee....
People in Business: Aug. 16, 2015
Robert Therrien, of Quechee, owner of The Carriage Shed in White River Junction, was recently presented with the U.S. Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award for the support Therrien had given to Ben Miller of Lebanon, now a former employee, who serves as a specialist with the 131st Engineer Company of the Vermont Army National Guard. David Wheel, representing Vermont Employer Support of the Guard...
Money Talk: Why Credit Score Keeps Changing
Question: My Discover card started including a complimentary credit score with my statement. My first report was 840. Each month since has been lower. Two months ago it was 812 and the last one was 800. I have not applied for any new loans, cards or other credit. My limit on this card is $4,000, and I never charge more than $500 each month, which is paid in full. Why does my number keep dropping when I’m doing nothing different?...
McDonald’s Still Facing Pressure on Labor Issues Despite Pay Increase
New York — A pay bump for workers at some McDonald’s restaurants isn’t likely to ease the pressures the chain is facing over labor issues. McDonald’s said last week it would raise wages for workers at its company-owned U.S. restaurants, which represent only about 10 percent of more than 14,300 locations. It also said it would offer paid time off for some workers. The move marks the first time McDonald’s has set a national policy on...
