Tag: Legal Issues
NALP Supports Introduction Of Returning Worker Exception Act
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is applauding Reps. Cuellar (D-TX), Joyce (R-OH), Keating (D-MA) Pingree (D-ME), Chabot (R-OH), and Harris (R-MD) for...
$300K Settlement Reached In Kentucky 31 Investigation
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Dynamic Seed Source, LLC (Dynamic), and Dynamic’s owner, Trevor Abbott, have settled allegations that Dynamic and Abbott violated...
Coverage When It Counts
Is your lawn and landscaping business fully insured? When it comes to protecting your business with the right insurance, it’s essential that you make...
Winter Weather Protection
It’s a job that’s usually done in the worst of conditions — total darkness, or blinding snow, or a coating of ice, or all...
Proposed New York Law Could Raise Labor Costs
I recently became aware of pending legislation in the state of New York that, on its face, seems egregious in nature as it targets...
Neonics Remain Under Fire In Canada, Europe
The controversy over pesticide use and pollinator health shows few signs of abating.
Manufacturers Go Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month: This Week’s Industry News
Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings...
The Mother Of Canada’s Pesticide Bans Leaves Mixed Legacy
Environmental angel or industry devil? Your call.
Stay Engaged In Defending Your Green Industry Livelihood
Take advantage of lawmakers’ August recess to tell your story once again.
Industry Needs Permanent Fixes to H-2B Visa Program
Green industry pros urged to tell their stories and push for returning worker exemption during NALP’s Day on the Hill visits.
DHS Increases Number of H-2B Visas by 15,000: This Week’s Industry News
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Why Lawsuits Occur, And How To Protect Yourself
As a snow contractor, your business is risk management.
Overtime Laws You Need to Know
Don’t get caught breaking these overtime laws.
E-Verify: What It Is and What It May Become
It's important for contractors to understand what's happening to E-Verify and how it will affect them.
NMSU’s Professor Appointed to Post at Netherland’s University: This Week’s Industry News
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Time is Running Out to Comply with the DOL’s Onerous New Overtime Rule
The new rule requires a strict and accurate timekeeping system within your business, and managers who fully understand your company’s overtime policy so that you stay compliant with the overtime rules.
Immigrants Sue Mississippi Companies over Work Issues
JACKSON, Miss. – Gulflive.com reports six immigrants are suing two Mississippi companies, saying the firms misled them about wages they would be paid to...
Common Law Violations That Could Cost You
Watch out for employee misclassifications, not paying overtime and paying salaries to foremen.
Thoughts on Road Debris Liability
We all have a basic understanding of how driver liability works. If you cause an accident by violating traffic laws, it's your responsibility. Run...
Heed These Work Rules for Young Workers
The green industry is full of small businesses and family-owned businesses. We often rely on family members and their friends to help out during...
Firewise Landscaping
Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry
Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.
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