Just days before it was to take effect, the courts block Labor Department rule that would have extended overtime to 4.2 million workers US District Judge Amos Mazzant III has issued an injunction, effectively blocking the Obama Administration's rule that would have extended overtime pay to more than 4 million American workers. The rule [...]
Watch out for this email scam that has you paying bogus contractors on the client's behalf There are several variations of the scam below going around, an example of which that was sent to my company is below. NEVER pay money to a third party on the behalf of a client. Sometimes they will pay [...]
Aussie company hit with massive payout judgement The United States is not the only place dealing with controversy about the status of employees vs independent contractors. Oaks Hotels and Resorts, an Australian hotel chain has been ordered to pay almost $2Million to 1500 cleaners, after improperly classifying them as independent contractors. Source: skynews.com [...]
This year’s ISSA Innovation Award Program featured more than 50 products and services from cleaning manufacturers and service providers. Northbrook, IL, USA, November 1, 2016—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to recognize the winners of the 2016 ISSA Innovation Award Program. The winners were announced during the ISSA Innovation Awards Ceremony, which was held October [...]
Residential cleaning association merges with ISSA CHICAGO - In a nearly unanimous vote at their annual meeting, members of the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) voted overwhelmingly to merge with ISSA, the leading trade association for the cleaning industry worldwide. Learn more about ARCSI. Learn more about ISSA. For more articles, [...]
Pick Derek Christian's brain during his annual tour of ISSA/INTERCLEAN vendor booths. When: Wednesday, October 26, 2001 at 1PM Where: Starts at the CBT Booth #1375 Duration: About a half-hour The ISSA/INTERCLEAN show floor is the most comprehensive collection of cleaning product and tool manufacturers in the world. If you talked to every vendor, [...]
Conrad joins the NSA after 27 years of working directly with Building Service Contractors, Distribution, and Manufacturing organizations. Charlotte, NC - National Service Alliance (NSA), a Charlotte, NC based Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Conrad as its President. The National Service Alliance is the industry-leading group purchasing organization for building [...]
This year’s calendar will feature stops in new cities and the exciting addition of two new classes. September 8, 2016 – Albany, NY, USA – Cleaning Management Institute (CMI), a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has launched its 2017 seminar schedule*. This year’s calendar will feature stops in new cities and the [...]
Billionaire brothers move into household cleaner business The Wall Street Journal reports that Koch Industries, Inc. will be entering the household cleaner business, competing with established brands such as Clorox and Procter & Gamble. A new carpet cleaner product line will be launched under the Stainmaster brand. Read the full story on WSJ.com. [...]
The ARCSI Board of Directors has unanimously voted on a resolution to merge with ISSA, subject to membership approval. - by Ernie Hartong FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2016—Northbrook, IL, USA—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI) are pleased to announce that the ARCSI Board of [...]
