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Airbnb to require use of union-member cleaning services in NYC
Airbnb to require use of union-member cleaning services in NYC

Airbnb to require use of union-member cleaning services in NYC

If a deal is struck, only SEIU union-member cleaning services will be able to clean for Airbnb hosts in New York City.In what would be a ground-breaking move, Airbnb and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are near to an agreement where only union-member cleaning companies and other home service providers will be eligible to [...]

By CBT Editorial Staff|2016-04-20T14:38:53-05:00April 20th, 2016|Staff Management, Technology|

Top 15 Stories of CBT’s Third Year
Top 15 Stories of CBT’s Third Year

Janitors Win Travel Time and Meal Break Lawsuit

Cleaning company ordered to pay $425,000 in missing travel time and other time and wage violationsCapital Building Services Group, based in Illinois, provided the contract janitors for several department stores in Minneapolis, MN. The stores confirmed that the group won the contracts because they could provide the lowest labor costs. The class action lawsuit won [...]

By CBT Editorial Staff|2016-02-24T15:00:21-05:00February 24th, 2016|Finance, Labor Audits, Minimum Wage, News, Staff Management|

"Acheiving Excellence in Cleaning Management Training" Program Made Available to All
"Acheiving Excellence in Cleaning Management Training" Program Made Available to All

"Acheiving Excellence in Cleaning Management Training" Program Made Available to All

Celebrate Earth Day 2016 with a free management training seminar at Consolidated Chemical Works. Chicago, IL – Consolidated Chemical Works (CCW), will host a half day of training for all those interested at its headquarters in downtown Chicago. “Training is integral to the success of any cleaning program” said Anthony Trombetta, Director of Sales & [...]

By Anthony Trombetta|2016-01-25T18:36:23-05:00January 25th, 2016|News, Press Release, Staff Management|

Employee Drug Policies Continue to Exclude Medicinal and Recreational Marijuana Use
Employee Drug Policies Continue to Exclude Medicinal and Recreational Marijuana Use

Employee Drug Policies Continue to Exclude Medicinal and Recreational Marijuana Use

Despite legalization, marijuana smoking and influence remains a banned practice at work.In a first-of-its-kind survey, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 94% of companies in states where medicinal and/or recreational marijuana use is legal continue to have and enforce formal, written substance abuse policies. Further, 38% of companies will reject candidates who [...]

By CBT Editorial Staff|2016-01-06T20:46:02-05:00January 6th, 2016|Challenging Employees, Millennial Workers, Operations, Staff Management|

Motivating Employees with School Tuition and Flexible Schedules
Motivating Employees with School Tuition and Flexible Schedules

Motivating Employees with School Tuition and Flexible Schedules

Paula Dills-Friedrich's education program promotes employee success while building company culture.Educational Opportunity In a world where knowledge is power, wise business owners know the value of supporting the education of their employees. And Paula Dills-Friedrich is part of that savvy group. Friedrich owns two residential cleaning franchises called The Cleaning Authority, one in Frederick, MD and one [...]

By The Cleaning Authority Franchise|2016-01-06T18:46:40-05:00January 6th, 2016|Business Strategy, CBOs in the News, Employee Training, Motivation, Promotion, Leadership, Staff Management|

Training Wage Introduced for Younger Workers in Michigan
Training Wage Introduced for Younger Workers in Michigan

Training Wage Introduced for Younger Workers in Michigan

Michigan lawmakers debate the benefits of a lower entry-level wage for workers under 20.Michigan Senate Bill 250, also called "The Workforce Opportunity Wage Act," may allow employers to pay employees under 20 years of age a a wage 15% lower than minimum wage during their training period, up to the first 90 days of employment. [...]

By CBT Editorial Staff|2015-12-30T21:05:08-05:00December 30th, 2015|Finance, Minimum Wage, News, Staff Management|

The "Sniff Test" When It Comes to Independent Contractors
The "Sniff Test" When It Comes to Independent Contractors

The "Sniff Test" When It Comes to Independent Contractors

New NLRB rules may have muddied the waters about who is or isn't an independent contractor.West Chicago, IL - In the past year, who is and who is not considered an independent contractor has become more complicated. In an attempt to clarify things, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made some big changes to independent [...]

By Robert Kravitz|2015-11-11T22:07:19-05:00November 11th, 2015|Press Release, Staff Management|

Using Telehealth to Curb Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs
Using Telehealth to Curb Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs

Using Telehealth to Curb Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs

Businesses can take advantage of telehealth services to mitigate the rapid rise in health insurance compliance costs.LOS ANGELES – With the employer mandate still intact and healthcare reform provisions, such as the Cadillac tax, expected to continue taking effect in the coming years, many businesses are searching for ways to curb their skyrocketing health insurance [...]

By CBT Editorial Staff|2015-09-23T17:13:38-05:00September 23rd, 2015|Finance, Press Release, Staff Management|

National Labor Group Calls for Equal Benefits for W2 and 1099 Workers
National Labor Group Calls for Equal Benefits for W2 and 1099 Workers

National Labor Group Calls for Equal Benefits for W2 and 1099 Workers

The National Employment Law Project asserts that policymakers should make portable benefits required for all companies.In the face of rampant employee misclassification, one labor group - The National Employment Law Project - recommends that, instead of confusing things with another class of employees, policymakers extend common employee benefits to 1099 contractors. This could remove much [...]